PEP 458: add hash algorithm transition plan #1253
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Context:
Addresses a review comment from @dstufft on #1203 (comment), and follows a discussion in secure-systems-lab#68, where @brainwane proposed more detailed workflows. My reasoning for keeping it brief was that I was under the impression that client and uploader workflows are not actually in the scope of PEP 458. If desired I am happy to add additional details.
Changes:
Add subsection to section "Managing Future Changes to the Update Process" that explains how to transition from an old (e.g. because it has become weak) to a new (e.g. stronger) hashing algorithm without disrupting client workflows.