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our consulting assignment with the security staff has been a success. The staff understands the encryption concepts that you have explained. The latest discussions have been on public-key cryptography. The following are some specific questions that need to be explained in more detail:
- What are the 4 key elements of a public-key directory?
- What is a public-key certificate?
- Explain the elements of a public-key directory, and include an explanation of a public-key certificate.
- Research the tools available to create a Secure Shell public-key certificate using the Windows environment.
- Differentiate between the tools researched and make a recommendation for one tool that you examined. Supply the reasons for your recommendation.
- Describe the process used to generate a public-key certificate using your recommended tool. Include challenges and any best practices.
Note: This assignment builds upon your cryptography knowledge. Recall your Security Pro (Module 9 entitled Data including Cryptography activities) lab work in ITAS363 (Unit 3 IP). Refer back to your work if you would like to refresh your memory in support of this assignment.
Prepare a Word document that covers the topics in 3-4 pages. The information contained within the Word document must be professional in appearance.
Reference your sources in APA format.
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Key Elements of a Public-Key Directory
A public key directory is a centralized repository for users with cryptographic keys to
publish their public key to search the directory for other users to guarantee the passage of a
secure message traffic. The public key directory is maintained by a third party to achieve a high
level of security. To guarantee that such heightened security is upheld, there are four key
elements that are maintained (Albarqi et al., 2015). First, the directory contains a name and
public key for all participants of the directory. Second, all participants are required to register,
either personally or through another form of authenticated means, with the authority of the
director. Third, all participants are required to maintain the capacity to modify or update their
keys whenever a key is compromised. Lastly, participants in a directory should be able to access
it via electronic means.
A Public-Key Certificate
It is a document that is digitally signed with the ...
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