PKI: The DoD's Critical Supporting Infrastructure for Information Assurance

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Abstract:

The DoDs Public Key Infrastructure PKI provides general-purpose PKI services to a broad range of applications through effective use of public key cryptography. This article presents a quick overview of the Defense-in-Depth strategy, briefly explains key PKI elements and security mechanisms, and addresses how the Air Force is employing this technology to improve information assurance IA.

Author(s):
Chandler, Susan ; Loyless, Jerrod
Author Organization(s):
BOOZ-ALLEN AND HAMILTON INC SAN ANTONIO TX
Descriptive Note:
Journal article
Supplementary Note:
Published in CrossTalk: the Journal of Defense Software Engineering, p10-15 November-December 2009.
Pagination:
0007

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
XD
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6.1.2_Wireless Transmission; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.2_Non-Kinetic Means; JCA_7.1.2_Prevent Non-kinetic Attack; JCA_7.1_Prevent; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_6.2.3_Core Enterprise Services; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.6.1_Assess Compliance with Guidance; JCA_5.6_Monitor
Modernization Areas:
Cyber
Communities of Interest:
Cyber
Descriptor(s):
*CRYPTOGRAPHY, *INFORMATION ASSURANCE, INFRASTRUCTURE, SECURITY, AIR FORCE, REPRINTS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Information Science, Cybernetics
Keyword(s):
*PKI(PUBLIC KEY INFRASTRUCTURE)
Report Date:
2009 Dec 01
Creation Date:
2009 Dec 16