Public Key Infrastructure Implementation and Design

Public Key Infrastructure
Implementation and DesignYour PKI Road Map
With its power to ensure data security, confidentiality, and integrity, Public Key Infrastructure is an essential component of today's business systems. Whether you're a network administrator, a systems engineer, or a security professional, this hands-on reference guide delivers all the information you need to harness this fast-growing technology. The book covers all aspects of PKI, including architecture, cryptography, standards, certificates, design, and execution. Detailed technical information, scenario-based explanations, and a real-world case study provide the skills and insight you need to deploy PKI in e-commerce, e-mail, messaging, and any other system where data security is essential.
Put PKI to Work
- Get an expert tour of the world of digital cryptography
- Find out about the various PKI architectures available today - and when to use each one
- Master functions for issuing, revoking, and managing certificates
- Learn how to install and configure Windows 2000
Certificate Server for SSL, IPSec, and S/MIME
- Build PKI solutions based on the latest PKI management protocols and standards
- Evaluate PKI-enabled services on the market and decide which one's right for your project
- Plan your PKI deployment with full insight into both operational and legal considerations