Public Key Cryptosystems, Certiciates and Certification Authorities


Published: Feb 27, 2000 Updated: Feb 27, 2000 Section: Network Security Library :: Auth. & Access Control Author: Danny Smith Printable Version Adjust font size: Rating: 3.2/5 - 5 Votes 1 2 3 4 5

This seminar and report discusses public key cryptosystems and some of the ways in which they can be used to verify the identity of a user. Problems using this technique are examined, along with some solutions to those problems. These solutions make use of certificates and certification authorities. The concept of a trusted path is introduced, and one possible technique which may remove the requirement for an ultimate trusted source is examined.

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