Beschreibung
Learn implementation, automation, and the implications of introducing Public Key Infrastructure in your organization. This book will not only guide you in implementing 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 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 is discussed next, followed by the conventional infrastructure setup of PKI. Moving forward, you will learn what 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 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 PKI requirements during new acquisitions and mergers Who Is This Book For IT practitioners, students and interested individuals.
Autorenporträt
Julian Ashbourn is an experienced and successful author on topics ranging from computer science and identity management through geoscience and the natural sciences in general. With experience of more than 20 years, Julian has been working for British Airways IT Deptartment; government agencies around the world regarding the application of biometrics and in the Natural and Physical Sciences producing an archive for the Geological Society. He is also an accredited PKI engineer, an audio engineer and has numerous industry certificates and awards in his name. Julian has spoken at international conferences around the world and, on several occasions, has represented the European Commission.
