Pki: Implementing & Managing E-Security

Conduct online business safely by following the implementation techniques found inside this essential guide to PKI technology. Written by the experts at RSA security, this book provides comprehensive coverage of this emerging technology that uses digital certificates to secure Internet transactions. Beginning with an introduction to cryptography, this book explains the technology that creates a public-key infrastructure, and outlines the necessary steps for implementing PKI in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer environments. Also included is material on WAP, authorization systems, and cost of ownership, making this the most in-depth reference on PKI available. This book will show you how to: Understand basic principles of cryptographic systems Learn how a public key infrastructure supplies security services for electronic commerce deployments Get details on applicable standards--ITU-X.500, IETF-PKIX, and WAP Apply certificates for authentication, time stamping, and non-repudiation Manage key and certificate life cycles within a public key infrastructure Manage the PKIX architecture and the PKI protocols that allow interoperability between different vendor implementations Understand how trust models can be used to establish relationships between organizations

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