Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Feature Overview and Configuration Guide

Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) is a set of procedures, policies, servers, protocols, and special files that build up a system that enables Internet users to trust the identity of those from whom they receive public keys. The most popular PKI currently in use on the Internet is a system called X.509.

This guide:

Introduces asymmetric encryption, and explains how it protects data communications
Describes some of the core elements of the X.509 PKI
Explains what aspects of the X.509 PKI are implemented in the AlliedWare Plus software
Provides examples for configuring AlliedWare Plus to interact with an X.509 PKI, and to use this for setting up trusted, secure communication channels.

Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Feature Overview and Configuration Guide (Rev A)(2.1 MB)