Public Key Infrastructure and Its Implementation: Understanding The Operational Model and Requirements

This book provides an introduction to Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), covering its implementation, automation, and implications for organizations. It discusses the basics of PKI, its applications, and how to manage digital certificates. It also covers biometrics and PKI, conventional infrastructure setup, PKI certificate authentication in Kubernetes, and certificate authorities, expiry, and security methodologies. The book explains the technicalities of implementing PKI and emphasizes the importance of embedding a PKI culture in the workplace. It covers maintenance and ensures accountability.

Format: Paperback / softback
Publication date: 01 January 2023
Publisher: APress

This book will not only guide you in implementing Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), but also help you understand exactly what is happening and why, and how to properly manage digital certificates wherever they exist. Author Julian Ashbourn starts by discussing the basics of PKI and its primary applications, such as server identification, authentication for Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), email encryption, and much more. Further, he demonstrates how to work with digital certificates and how a PKI is used to encrypt sensitive data. Biometrics and PKI are discussed next, followed by the conventional infrastructure setup of PKI. Moving forward, you will learn what Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) certificate authentication is required in Kubernetes, and gain an understanding of the container model and its implications for PKI. You'll also learn more about certificate authorities, certificate expiry, and methodologies for security. Implementing a PKI is discussed next along with its technicalities and required skills, such as RFC and crypto standards. Finally, you will learn how to embed a PKI culture in your workplace, how to maintain it, and how to ensure accountability. After reading this book, you will understand Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) infrastructure, implementation, its components, and its maintenance.

What Will You Learn?

Understand the certificates requirements and how to maintain them.

Master the use of SSL/TLS certificates.

Gain an understanding of the container model and its implications.

Plan and document Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) requirements during new acquisitions and mergers.

Who Is This Book For?

IT practitioners, students, and interested individuals.

Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781484283028
Edition number: 1st ed.