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public key infrastructure

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See PKI.

(cryptography, communications)Public Key Infrastructure - (PKI) A system of public key encryption using digital certificates from Certificate Authorities and other registration authorities that verify and authenticate the validity of each party involved in an electronic transaction.

PKIs are currently evolving and there is no single PKI nor even a single agreed-upon standard for setting up a PKI. However, nearly everyone agrees that reliable PKIs are necessary before electronic commerce can become widespread.

US DOD PKI.

US NIST PKI.

IETF PKIX Working Group.
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Northrop Grumman has cross-certified its secure public key infrastructure (PKI) system with the CertiPath PKI bridge.
Northrop Grumman Cross-Certifies with CertiPath's 'Trusted PKI Bridge' by Business Wire
CertiPath has presented its Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Cross-Certificate to Lockheed Martin, making it the second Aerospace & Defense (A&D) company to cross-certify its secure PKI system with the CertiPath PKI bridge, helping to enable secure and authenticated communication with government agencies and other companies.
CertiPath's 'Trusted PKI Bridge' Goes Live at Lockheed Martin by Business Wire
Utilizing Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and biometrics, the Veridicom Identity Server will ensure the authenticity of users, and guarantees the privacy and integrity of their data and transactions.
Veridicom Announces ``Cavio 3.0'' The Identity Management Server by Business Wire
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