[jiggy2011]

> If you're terrified of exposing your secret key on your mobile device (which is frankly the most secure device you own), just cut a new key for it.

The mobile device is the one most people have the least control over in terms of software (which can be both good and bad) but is also the one they are most likely to lose in a shady part of town.

I agree with the rest of your post though.

[tptacek]

How much does it matter if you lose your encrypted PGP keyring on your fully-encrypted smartphone in a bad part of town?

[jiggy2011]

The same as any other device. I'm nitpicking.

[tptacek]

It depends on the device, I guess, but no, I'm saying your phone is better off in that scenario than any of your other devices.

[x1798DE]

Why would a fully-encrypted smartphone be better off than a fully-encrypted laptop? I'm not following here.

[wwwwwwwwww]

depends on the software installed on both and the adversary you have in mind

if we're talking defending from suits; your phone is probably turned on a lot larger percentage of the time than your laptop so it's more susceptible to a cold boot attack

if we're talking defending from some thug who jacked your phone; it probably doesnt matter