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What Is PKI (Public-Key Infrastructure)
What is PKI (Public-Key Infrastructure)?
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Public-Key Infrastructure (PKI) is a public-key cryptography system
that enables users to securely communicate on an insecure public network,
and reliably verify the identity of a user via digital signatures.
The main function of the a PKI system is for the creation, storage, and distribution of digital certificates which are used to verify that a particular public key belongs to a certain entity. The PKI creates digital certificates which map public keys to entities, securely stores these certificates in a central repository, and revokes them if needed.
A PKI system usually consists of:
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