Is it true that tokens can only be secured in a safe drawer prior to being created and issued?

The statement is false because tokens can be secured in a variety of ways and locations, not just in a safe drawer prior to being created and issued. In the context of Public Key Infrastructure, tokens, which often represent cryptographic keys or user credentials, can be secured using different methods depending on the security requirements and the environment in which they are used.

For instance, tokens can be protected using hardware security modules (HSMs), software-based encryption, or other secure storage methods that do not specifically require a physical safe drawer. Additionally, secure handling practices can extend beyond the pre-issuance phase; they may include ongoing management throughout the lifecycle of the tokens, such as during their use or after they have been issued.

The other options present scenarios or conditions that suggest limitations on where tokens can be secured, which do not comprehensively capture the flexibility and range of secure storage options available in practice. Thus, the more accurate view is that there are multiple methods and environments for securing tokens beyond just being placed in a safe drawer.