System and Method for Controlled Access Key Management

Embodiments of the present invention provide controlled access to key management servers using store and forward protocols. A computer-implemented method for providing controlled key management includes generating a request indicative of a key management function. The request is received at the first of a number of intermediate parties capable of relaying the request toward a key management server. The key management function is performed subsequent to receiving the request from the last of the intermediate parties which is authorized to provide the request to the key management server. A response to the request is then generated.