PKI is an acronym for Public Key Infrastructure which is a system of digital certificates, encryption protocols, and authentication measures that ensure the secure exchange of data over networks. PKI enables organizations to securely identify users and devices as well as ensure the confidentiality and integrity of data sent over any network. It is used in many industries such as healthcare, finance, government agencies, e-commerce sites, online banking services etc., for providing security to their confidential information. The primary components of PKI include public key cryptography which uses two keys – one private key known only by its owner while another public key shared with anyone who needs it; digital… Read More
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Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) is a system of digital certificates, encryption keys and other security measures used to protect data and communications over the Internet. It enables users to securely exchange information with each other, regardless of their geographical location or network infrastructure. PKI provides a secure way for organizations to authenticate users, encrypt data in transit and digitally sign documents. The main components of PKI include digital certificates issued by Certificate Authorities (CAs), which are trusted third-party entities that verify an individual’s or organization’s identity; public/private key pairs used for encryption/decryption; registration authorities responsible for verifying user identities before issuing digital certificates; revocation lists containing revoked certificate numbers so… Read More
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