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Public Key Infrastructure

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What is Public Key Infrastructure?

Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) is a set of roles, policies, hardware, software and procedures needed to create, manage, distribute, use, store and revoke digital certificates and manage public-key encryption. PKI is commonly used to secure electronic communications and transactions over networks like the internet. Common use cases include securing websites with HTTPS (SSL/TLS), digitally signing documents, encrypting emails, and authenticating users or devices.

What other technologies are related to Public Key Infrastructure?

Public Key Infrastructure Competitor Technologies

OpenID can be used as an alternative to PKI for verifying identities and authenticating users across different websites and applications.
mentioned alongside Public Key Infrastructure in 2% (172) of relevant job posts

Public Key Infrastructure Complementary Technologies

HSMs are used to securely store and manage cryptographic keys used in PKI, making them a strong complement.
mentioned alongside Public Key Infrastructure in 18% (110) of relevant job posts
Certificate Authorities are a fundamental component of PKI, responsible for issuing and managing digital certificates.
mentioned alongside Public Key Infrastructure in 16% (102) of relevant job posts
Digital certificates are the core component of PKI, used to verify identities and secure communications.
mentioned alongside Public Key Infrastructure in 10% (112) of relevant job posts

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