You are here: silicon.com > Resources > White Papers > Security > Authentication - Encryption > PKI

PKI White Papers

Deploying HSMs into an OpenSSL-Based PKI Environment

Overview OpenSSL manages all key objects, both private/public key pairs and symmetric keys, as a set of attributes. These attributes include: key size, value of the key, number of references to a key, and possibly some others. It also includes a list of available mechanisms for operating on the key. There are several methodologies available to making openSSL aware of externally stored key objects, as would be needed with the use of an HSM. The following will describe the methodology Rainbow Technologies chose to manage RSA private key objects, as well as suggestions as to how to improve upon this method.

Further White Paper Details
Publisher	Rainbow Technologies	File Format	PDF, requires Acrobat Rdr 5
Date Published	May 2002	Downloads	19
Format	White Papers
Topics	PKI, SSL - TLS

Did you find this white paper useful?

John Lamb's Week: homes and databases of the future

Instead of using rows and columns to identify stored items, in an associative database links are created organically between stored objects. At a time of maximum uncertainty in technology, who wants to add yet more unstructured mechanisms to the IT...

Channel:
Comment & Analysis

US body 'taxing' European domains

Dr Willie Black, MD of Nominet, the registry which manages the dot-uk domain and Centr member, admitted he was frustrated by the deadlock. The registry also objects to Icann's method of calculating its fees based on the number of domains used.

Channel:
WebWatch

Quocirca's Straight Talking: Keep it simple, stupid

The number keys are accompanied by a separate keypad lock button, a ringer volume rocker and three dedicated function keys. There is method in the simplification. In his book The Design of Everyday Things Don Norman highlights the challenges of...

I won't convert Linux to GPL 3, says Torvalds

He said: "I think it's insane to require people to make their private signing keys available, for example. Linus Torvalds said on Wednesday that he won't convert Linux to version 3 of the General Public Licence (GPL), as he objects to digital...

QuickTime flaw could fuel Second Life stealing

They could have linked their malicious code to attributes of an avatar's hair, clothes or anything else. What Miller and Zovi realised is that while direct communication between an attacker and a victim within Second Life passes through the servers...

The Naked CIO: Madness in the method

One of the problems with methodologies in general is that you cannot try before you buy and you must commit to a methodology. Over the past few years, applications development has been blitzed by new, supposedly more effective methodologies.

Live Webcast: Telecoms 2.0 - Where is telecoms heading?

In this webcast, our panel of experts will review where we are with next generation telecoms in the UK, working through the concept of 'Telecoms 2.0': - Realising the potential of Next Generation Networks - why it isn't just about the technology? - What attributes should firms be looking for in their telco partner? - Is the relationship between telco provider and customer changing? - What things need to happen to make next generation services a reality? - You say you want the supplier to change. Do you want to change too? - What is Telecoms 2.0?

Publisher:
ZDNet UK

Telecom 2.0: Mind over matter

ntl:Telewest Business believes that the role of the telco is evolving. Gone are the days when it was enough to simply focus on circuits and minutes, customers now need a far higher degree of interaction and look for suppliers who will talk business solutions with them.

Publisher:
ntl:Telewest Business

IBM Information Server Change Data Capture

In today's fast-paced world, access to real-time data has never been more important. To be successful, organizations need to be able to report and analyze corporate data quickly and easily, regardless of what applications created the data, what platform they're running on, or what database they're stored in.

Publisher:
IBM

An examination of server consolidation: the trends that can drive efficiencies and help businesses gain a competitive edge

This white paper provides a starting point for organizations contemplating server consolidation. It includes an overview of server consolidation concepts and techniques and provides guidance on methodologies. It also looks at the potential cost savings associated with server consolidation and offers information on how organizations can sustain the advantage they have gained by consolidating their servers.

Publisher:
IBM

Also on silicon.com

Site Navigation:

PKI White Papers

Deploying HSMs into an OpenSSL-Based PKI Environment

Quick Sitemap Links:

About Us

Search

Blogs

Verticals

Advertising Features

CNET Networks in Europe

CNET Networks in the United States

CNET Networks in Asia Pacific