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Blog June 2, 2023 PKI

Digital Trust and IT Security: Empowering Your Organization

by Mark B Cooper

Digital Trust and IT Security: Empowering Your Organization

Finding a solution to Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) challenges is not always “one-size-fits all”. Tons of factors come into play, but one thing is certain: In today’s digital world, organizations of all sizes rely on PKI to ensure secure communication and protect critical business functions.

PKI acts as a vital foundation, providing confidentiality, integrity, and authentication for various processes. We know establishing and maintaining a secure PKI can be a daunting task. It can be a dark, scary and confusing forest. Don’t worry, we know our way around, even in the dark, and if you were on a literal trail at night, wouldn’t you want to follow the guy with the (spot)light?

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What Kind of PKI Support Do You Need?

Companies come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Here are some factors that contribute to the need for different offerings:

  • Company Size: The size of a company can significantly impact its PKI requirements. Larger organizations often have more complex infrastructures, higher volumes of digital certificates, and stricter compliance regulations. They may require comprehensive PKI solutions that can handle scalability, automation, and centralized management. On the other hand, smaller companies may have simpler PKI needs and could benefit from more streamlined and cost-effective solutions.
  • Budget Constraints: Budget considerations play a vital role in determining the PKI solution that best fits a company’s needs. Some companies may have limited financial resources and may prioritize cost-effective solutions that provide essential PKI functionalities within their budget. Others with more substantial budgets may opt for more advanced features and services that offer enhanced security, customization, and support.
  • Skill and Expertise: The level of in-house expertise and available resources within an organization can influence the choice of PKI solution. Companies with skilled IT teams capable of handling PKI implementation and management may benefit from training programs that empower their staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to handle PKI internally. Conversely, companies lacking PKI expertise may prefer engaging Professional Services offered by PKI Solutions to receive expert guidance and support. And in today’s digital landscape, the shrinking talent pool of PKI experts is a genuine concern.
  • Specific Business Needs: Every company has unique business requirements that may influence their PKI solution preferences. For example, certain industries may have specific compliance standards or regulatory obligations that necessitate specialized PKI configurations. Customization options and tailored solutions become crucial in such cases to meet specific business needs and compliance requirements.

PKI Solutions offers a range of offerings to cater to these diverse requirements. Here are a few examples of how we can help you and your company:

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It goes without saying that every organization is different, just as no two projects within the same company are ever the same. At PKI Solutions, we take that to heart in every engagement.

We work with you to develop a clear picture of your particular security challenges. All with the goal get you to where you need to be, and we will get you there, because we don’t just implement security controls and designs, we set you up to succeed with industry-leading expert infrastructure (ASK HOW).

We balance security with organizational needs in every engagement. This ensures your business meets internal and external requirements and causes as little business interruption as possible. a

PKI Design and Implementation Services

PKI is critical to your company’s long-term viability and integrity. Long before the first piece of software is installed, security requirements must be properly defined. PKI Solutions can provide you with the expertise you need to ensure your environment will not only meet your needs today but is ready for whatever comes up down the road. No one wants to tear out a core piece of their identity solution because a security consideration was overlooked.

We’ll walk you down the PKI security “rabbit hole” until you fully understand the risks and how they can be remediated in your enterprise. Topics we can work with you on include:

  • Defining an environment that mitigates unacceptable security risks
  • Creating solutions to implement two-person integrity and non-repudiation controls
  • Identifying the security risk and complexities of your PKI – a critical first step in the design and deployment of any PKI
  • Determining the need for mitigating solutions such as hardware security modules (HSMs)
  • Pulling together critical PKI server and network components
  • Mapping out operational responsibilities, controls, and documentation

Training courses can be on-demand, virtual or in person. You will receive access to download the student materials, lab manual, and supporting materials. The courses feature video, audio and slide-based content.

The ability to design and manage a public key infrastructure (PKI) is highly dependent on the skills and knowledge of those managing it. Turn to the PKI experts at PKI Solutions to build your PKI knowledge and increase your skills. PKI Solutions offers the most up-to-date PKI training available. All classes have a strong emphasis on security, best practices, and hands-on skills labs. Current course offerings include Intro to Certificates and Keys, Microsoft PKI In-Depth, and Microsoft ADCS Advanced.

To Sum Up

PKI Solutions understands that every organization is unique, and their PKI requirements may vary. That’s why we offer training, Professional Services, and our innovative PKI Spotlight® platform. Whatever your PKI needs may be, our solutions adapt to your specific needs, empowering your IT department to deploy and maintain a secure PKI infrastructure effectively.

Deploying a secure PKI infrastructure is a critical step in safeguarding your organization’s sensitive data and ensuring the integrity of your critical business functions. You can trust us to provide the expertise and support necessary to enhance your organization’s PKI security.

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Mark B Cooper

President & Founder at PKI Solutions, Leading PKI Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert, Author, Speaker, Trainer, Microsoft Certified Master.

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