For encryption to be accepted in an environment where data authors, reviewers, and users do not know each other requires a consistent level of trust. Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) is the combination of technologies and processes that allows for that creation of trust.
This research note examines the steps involved in implementing a PKI in a Microsoft environment using the capabilities inherent to Windows Server. Specifically it addresses the following steps:
- Defining requirements.
- Designing the infrastructure.
- Configuring certificates.
- Managing certificates.
Whether an enterprise wishes to provide enhanced security for online transactions, make use of enhanced authentication options, or simply use a Windows native encryption tool, deploying a PKI will add value.
