Windows Server 2016 – What’s New with ADCS
Well, here it is – the concise list of updates and changes to Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS) for Windows Server 2016. I will go ahead and tell you now that there aren’t any new earth shattering features. Consider this an incremental set of improvements to ADCS. Remember that we still have things like Elliptical Curve […]
2017 PKI Training Schedule Now Live – Register Today!
It’s here, the 2017 PKI Training schedule is now live and accepting registrations. There are three In-Depth classes and two Advanced PKI classes split between the US and Europe. Be sure to check out the schedule and register early as classes usually sellout in advance. San Jose CA (Feb 7-9) – Introduction to PKI, Certificates and […]
Leveraging Smart Card Beyond Logons
While working with a customer recently, an interesting need came up that required me to rummage through my treasure-trove of random PKI and certificate knowledge. This was apparently so well hidden, I had to reach out to an old friend still at Microsoft to remind me what the heck it’s called! One of the things […]
CertAccord – The Genesis of a Simple Enrollment Solution for Linux
It comes as no surprise to anyone working with Microsoft products that the support and inclusion of operating systems other than Windows is often a second thought – if best. No where is this more prevalent than with Certificate Services – one of the most common questions during the design and deployment is “Well Mark, […]
Announcing Joint Venture and Beta of CertAccord Enterprise
I am pleased to announce that a joint venture I helped start (Revocent Inc) is now beta testing CertAccord Enterprise which extends Microsoft Enterprise Certificate Authorities (CA) to Linux, Mac, and UNIX. It allows fully automated life-cycle management of X.509 certificates on Linux using Microsoft CAs. It’s simple, cost effective and will greatly reduce labor […]
Class Registration now Available
I am pleased to announce that enrollment and registration for the In-Depth and the PKI Advanced class is now available directly on our website. You can select the course, location and pay for your enrollment right here. Look for the Enroll for a Class menu under the Training menu item. You can also directly link […]
2016 Global PKI Training Schedule
We’re excited to announce our 2016 Global PKI Training Schedule for Open Enrollment classes. We are also announcing the all new Advanced PKI Training class, a hands-on lab based learning environment. The Advanced course builds on the knowledge and skills of the PKI In-Depth class and offers students the ability to get a deeper knowledge […]
The PKI CryptoGram – Edition #2
July 2015 The PKI CryptoGram #2 PKI Technology Corner Over the years I have been advocating to customers that core components in a PKI need to be both physically and logically secure. Historically this was easy to address by placing the servers, Hardware Security Modules (HSM), keyboard, monitor and all […]