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Public Key Infrastructure
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ALSO CALLED:
P K I,
Public-key Infrastructure,
PKI Security,
PKI
DEFINITION: A registration authority (RA) is an authority in a network that verifies user requests for a digital certificate and tells the certificate authority (CA) to issue it. RAs are part of a public key infrastructure (PKI), a networked system that enables companies and users to exchange information and money safely and securely. The digital certificate contains a public key that is used to encrypt and
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Public Key Infrastructure Reports
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The Technical Complexities and Risks of Public Key Authentication: The Lack of SSH User Key Management in Large Enterprises Today
sponsored by SSH Communications Security Corp.
WHITE PAPER:
While SSH (Secure Shell) user keys are often used for granting system access for system administrators, many organizations lack the proper processes for effectively managing them, introducing a number of security risks. This paper highlights ten (10) technical challenges and risks related to public key authentication and how to address them.
Posted: 21 May 2012 | Published: 21 May 2012
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Self-signed certificates
sponsored by Norton Secured - Powered by VeriSign
WHITE PAPER:
While many IT pros believe that self-signed SSL certificates can help lower security costs, there are a number of other costs that they are not aware of. In this paper, explore the true total cost of ownership for self-signed SSL certificates and how working with a trusted security vendor can be an alternative approach.
Posted: 11 May 2012 | Published: 11 May 2012
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The Hidden Costs of Self-Signed SSL Certificates
sponsored by Symantec Corporation
WHITE PAPER:
Many IT professionals believe that self-signed SSL certificates can help lower security costs. Unfortunately, aside from the certificate itself, there are a number of other costs. This paper uncovers the true total cost of ownership for self-signed SSL certificates and why they are costlier and riskier than working with a trusted security vendor.
Posted: 09 May 2012 | Published: 09 May 2012
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PUBLIC KEY INFRASTRUCTURE DEFINITION (continued): … A registration authority (RA) is an authority in a network that verifies user requests for a digital certificate and tells the certificate authority (CA) to issue it. RAs are part of a public key infrastructure (PKI), a networked system that enables companies and users to exchange information and money safely and securely. The digital certificate contains a public key that is used to encrypt and decrypt messages and digital signatures. Public Key Infrastructure definition sponsored by SearchSecurity.com, powered by WhatIs.com an online computer dictionary
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