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Do you need to exchange information online securely? Do you need to turn on the security inherent in your existing applications? Do you need to authenticate users, devices, or applications? If so, you need a certificate.
Certificates, which contain a user's public key and identity, are issued and managed by an entity called a Certification Authority (CA). A CA is a component of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)-the technology behind public-key encryption, authentication, and digital signature services-and is necessary to establish and maintain a trustworthy networking environment using certificates.
PKI systems, however, can be complex and time-consuming to deploy as well as expensive to operate and maintain. Furthermore, individuals with the necessary skill set required to run a CA are scarce, making it difficult to obtain and retain PKI-savvy staff. A PKI system also consists of many different features (often misunderstood), which organizations must decide to include or exclude, as they affect both PKI cost and quality.
So how can you obtain the services of qualified PKI staff, at a cost-effective rate, to quickly deploy security for your organization? Outsource your CA to Entrust Managed Services PKI.
This white paper examines the elements that comprise a high quality PKI and the advantages of outsourcing to Entrust Managed Services PKI.
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