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---------------------------------------------------------------------- Expect More PKI in 2008 Jon Oltsik, CNET News.Com Wasn't 1999 supposed to be
"the year of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)?" Yes, I know, another analyst
prediction that didn't come to fruition. It's fair to chastise the
analysts for another missed call, but PKI certainly shares some of the blame.
It really is difficult to imagine a "year of PKI" because PKI isn't
your typical technology trend. PKI isn't a standalone security widget, it is a
complex infrastructure that must be integrated into existing applications and
business processes. Once implemented however,
PKI can really improve security, protect data integrity, and bolster identity
management. PKI never took off because of demand- and supply-side issues.
Customers eschewed PKI because it was expensive, difficult to implement, and
lacked support of many applications. Vendor solutions really
didn't address these issues very well. PKI products have always been rather
clunky or academic. IT people love technology but not science projects. This
situation is finally changing. On the demand side, PKI is
riding on the back of regulatory compliance, security, and business-to-business
requirements. More companies and government agencies are adopting smart cards
for physical and IT security, a perfect complement to PKI. Application support
is more ubiquitous and integration is easier than it was in the past. Companies
also need to secure data exchange and develop trust relationships with external
constituencies. PKI to the rescue! http://www.news.com/8301-10784_3-9816996-7.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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