PKI: Implementing & Managing E-Security

This is a guide to implementing and understanding PKI technology. It features case studies of PKI implementation and deployment, and provides a step-by-step plan which addresses planning, deploying and cost of ownership with PKI.

Andrew Nash (Westford, MA) is the Director of PKI Standards and Technologies at RSA Security. Mr. Nash joined RSA in March of 1997. He was one of the architects for the Keon Advanced PKI products line, and is co-chair of the PKI Forum Technical Working Group. Mr. Nash was a Technical Director for the Digital Equipment Corporation engineering group in Australia that dealt with migrating technologies such as Alta Vista Search, Network Computers and Micro Cash Payment systems from Digital's research labs into product development. His background is in Networking protocols and development of Unix Kernel code.

Derek Brink (Bedford, MA) joined RSA Security in April 1999. His work has included market and competitive analysis, strategic planning, and product marketing for the company's public-key infrastructure, authentication, services, and intrusion detection products. He also runs the RSA Security Customer Advisory Council.

Bill Duane (Bedford, MA) is a Technical Director at RSA Security Inc. Bill joined SDI (Security Dynamics Incorporated) in June of 1996. He is one of the architects behind RSA's Keon PKI solution. Bill is also the architect responsible for new token form factors, including Smart Cards and emerging cryptographic devices.