Public Key Infrastructure
A public key infrastructure (PKI) is the base platform for managing digital certificates (for people or applications) for implementing authentication mechanisms, digital signatures and data encryption. It is based on recognized cryptographic algorithms and permits creating the conditions required for maximum trust in data protection, facilitating compliance with the regulations, such as the EU Directive on Electronic Signatures (Directive 1999/93/EC).
A PKI infrastructure is implemented at the corporate (corporate ID card, Web server certificates) or government (e.g., citizen ID card, ePassport) level with a PKI platform that has certificate generation, publication, revocation and renewal functions. In turn, a PKI infrastructure can be integrated or federated with other government or corporate PKIs, which allows for secure communication between different companies, governments and countries. PKI technology is standardized and recognized by practically the entire sector, meaning that many applications (corporate, partner or client applications) need it in different stages of the data life-cycle.
Proven Technology for Critical Infrastructures
- Safelayer's KeyOne product is one of the most complete and proven PKI platforms on the market. It has all the components for managing certificates and assures scalability for managing critical PKIs of large volumes.
- It stands out for its integration flexibility (support for Web services/XML and the certificate management standards).
- And also for its ease of use (it incorporates key management automation functions), which reduces deployment and infrastructure-maintenance costs.
