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| ===== Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) ===== | ===== Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) ===== | ||
| - | [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary | Return to Glossary ]] | + | [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:start| Return to Glossary ]] |
| - | A **Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)** supports the distribution, revocation and [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:v:vendorlockin|verification]] of public [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:k:key|keys]] used for [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:p:pki]] [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:e:encryption|encryption]], and enables linking of identities with [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:p:public_key|Public Key]] certificates. A PKI enables users and systems to securely exchange data over the [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:i:internet|internet]] and verify the legitimacy of certificate-holding entities, such as webservers, other authenticated servers and individuals. The PKI enables users to authenticate digital certificate holders, as well as to mediate the process of certificate revocation, using cryptographic algorithms to secure the process. | + | A **Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)** supports the distribution, revocation and [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:v:vendorlockin|verification]] of public [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:k:key|keys]] used for [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:p:pki]] [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:e:encryption|encryption]], and enables linking of identities with [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:p:public_key|Public Key]] certificates. A PKI enables users and systems to securely exchange data over the [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:i:internet|internet]] and verify the legitimacy of certificate-holding entities, such as webservers, other authenticated servers and individuals. The PKI enables users to authenticate [[Digital Certificate]] holders, as well as to mediate the process of certificate revocation, using cryptographic algorithms to secure the process. |
| PKI certificates include a [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:p:public_key]] used for encryption and cryptographic [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:a:authentication|authentication]] of data sent to or from the [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:e:entity|entity]] that was issued the certificate. Other information included in a PKI certificate includes identifying information about the certificate holder, about the PKI that issued the certificate, and other data including the certificate's creation date and validity period. | PKI certificates include a [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:p:public_key]] used for encryption and cryptographic [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:a:authentication|authentication]] of data sent to or from the [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:e:entity|entity]] that was issued the certificate. Other information included in a PKI certificate includes identifying information about the certificate holder, about the PKI that issued the certificate, and other data including the certificate's creation date and validity period. | ||
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