Public Key Infrastructure: Building Trusted Applications and Web Services

Description
Public Key Infrastructure: Building Trusted Applications and Web Services shows programmers and engineers how to build appropriate layers of security throughout the network.

Program

With the recent US Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, public key cryptography, digital signatures, and digital certificates are finally emerging as a ubiquitous part of the Information Technology landscape. Although these technologies have been around for over twenty years, this legislative move will surely boost e-commerce activity. Secure electronic business transactions, such as contracts, legal documents, insurance, and bank loans are now legally recognized. In order to adjust to the realities of the marketplace, other services may be needed, such as a non-repudiation service, digital notary, or digital time-stamping service. The collection of these components, known as Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), is paving the way for secure communications within organizations and on the public Internet.


By allowing digital signatures to be as valid as handwritten signatures, public key infrastructure (PKI) provides businesses with a quick alternative to the sometimes lengthy process of documentation. Public Key Infrastructure: Building Trusted Applications and Web Services shows programmers and engineers how to build appropriate layers of security throughout the network, letting businesses put to rest concerns of how to protect assets and freeing them to concentrate on adding value for employees, customers, and business partners. The book also takes a close look at what constitutes effective public key infrastructures, why their protection is crucial to success, and some thoughts for consideration prior to implementing custom PKIs.

Overview of the Book:

• Shows how to make advanced PKI technology successful in any organization
• Details how to develop advanced PKI technology online
• Lists available PKI software and its functionality
• Describes how to choose right operating system for PKI
• Evaluates how other organizations made choices
• Walks through the steps of certificate management: requesting, obtaining, storing, using, and revoking a certificate
• Looks into expectations for a Certificate Authority (CA) and what a CA will expect of you

Author: John R. Vacca
Publisher: Auerbach Publications
ISBN 10: 0849308224
ISBN 13: 9780849308222
Pages: 448
Format: Hard Cover
Published Date: 11/05/2004
Availability: Ex Stock