Review:
Public Key Infrastructure (pki)
overall review score: 4.5
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Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) is a system of creating, managing, and distributing digital certificates that authenticate the identity of users and devices in a network environment.
Key Features
- Digital certificates
- Public and private key pairs
- Certificate Authorities (CAs)
- Certificate Revocation Lists (CRLs)
- Key management
Pros
- Enhances security by authenticating users and devices
- Enables secure communication over networks
- Facilitates encryption and decryption processes
Cons
- Complex to implement and manage
- Potential for security breaches if not properly maintained