PKI

Information on this web site is preserved for legacy purposes only. The OASIS PKI Member Section transitioned to the OASIS IDtrust Member Section in 2007. OASIS Technical Committees affiliated with the Member Section remain active.

•	PKI Action Plan The PKI Action Plan addresses the primary obstacles to PKI deployment and usage. If you like what you see, contact pki-tc-chair@lists.oasis-open.org to be listed as a supporter or help implement the plan.
•	PKI Basics: A Technical Perspective This white paper provides a concise, vendor-neutral introduction to the PKI technology from the business and technology perspective. It describes the terminology of PKI, the architectural components and how they interact, and the certificate lifecycle management concepts.
•	PKI and Financial Return on Investment This white paper discusses the business case for PKI in practical detail and generates specific ideas for PKI ROI analysis. "This is not about technology; it's about time and money.... The total cost of ownership for implementing an enabling e-security infrastructure such as PKI is significantly less than the financial returns made possible by PKI-enabled applications, when revenues, costs, compliance and risks are understood and quantified."