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This guide to public key infrastructure covers the technical and business issues of setting up and managing a PKI, offering assistance in selecting PKI systems based on the needs of a particular organization. It also includes case studies from banking, government, and the service industry, illustrating the real-world applications of PKI and its associated requirements (such as cost, critical stress factors, and the impact on the organization). Austin is an industry analyst focusing on IT security. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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A plain-language tutorial on the most important security technology for Internet applications With major efforts underway to standardize a successful public key infrastructure (PKI) system, there is a growing need among network and security managers for authoritative information on PKI technology. This book offers a plain-language tutorial for people with limited technical background but with acute business need to understand how PKI works. Written by a widely recognized expert in the field, Public Key Infrastructure Essentials explains how a successful PKI system can provide both security and privacy for Web-based applications through assigning encrypted keys to individuals or documents. Readers will find extensive business case studies and learn how to qualify vendors, write a Certification Practice Statement (CPS), build directories, and implement mechanisms for issuing, accepting, and revoking digital certificates.
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