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what is a certificate chain path?
Tags: Digital security, Network security, emmwa78@..., digital certificate
Discussion threads 2007-04-02
Digital Certificates - Location defaults?
I was wondering if my English-US Windows install had different Root/Intermediate Authorities than say someone who installs a Windows-Spanish or even Windows-Japanese?
Tags: riderkg30@..., windows, security, digital certificate
Discussion threads 2007-02-23
Ultimate wireless security guide: Self-signed certificates for your RADIUS server
The complete TechRepublic Ultimate WirelessSecurity Guide is available as a download in PDF form.Self-signed digital certificates is a way avoiding the use of public or private Certificate Authorities. Theyhave long been used by developers for the purpose of testing secure Web serversand code signing but have not been used in...
Tags: digital certificate, George Ou, Networking, Pretty Good Privacy, RADIUS, RADIUS PEAP, RADIUS server, self-signed digital certificate, server
Technical articles 2007-01-11
Digital certificates
We recently moved our company to a new domain controller and new domain. (From nt4 to server2003) Majority went smoothly, but we are having a problem where one user cannot access certain websites that need digital certificates.He has the digital ce
Tags: Digital security, Network security, SECURITY, conorcarroll@..., certification, domain, new domain, digital certificate
Discussion threads 2006-10-12
X.509 V3 Certificate - Help!
I have been given the task of making sure that we my company can be in compliance with an agency policy. See the link below. Has anyone ever dealt with requesting certificates for multiple people/emails in their organization? I am not sure how to go about this. I have already...
Tags: BreakFix, compliance, fda, digital certificate, x.509 v3, rfc 11, e-mail, agency
Discussion threads 2006-08-09
Digital Certificates
hi fellows,i am doing some research on Digital Certificates. i need some information about the advantages and dis-advatages of digital certificates in general and its applications in real world examples.thanks for ur kind help in advance.cheers.Read these articles:1. Understanding Digital Certificateshttp://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/exchange/guides/E2k3MsgSecGuide/b26b91d9-d569-4d1f-914f-2d7027e2cb16.mspx?mfr=true2. Description of digital certificateshttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/q206637/3. http://www.equifax.com/DigitalCertificates/dc_index.html
Tags: Digital security, Network security, SECURITY, digital certificate
Q&A 2006-04-28
Implement digital signatures with macros for identity authentication
Digital CertificateA digital certificate to allow use of macros on my projusect on this system.Valid from: 17/12/05 to 17/01/06Digital CertificateA digital certificate to allow use of macros on my project on this system.Valid from: 17/12/05 to 17/01/06
Tags: digital certificate, digital signature, educational project (as levels), macro, networking, ryanmany@...
Discussion threads 2005-12-17
definitions compare/value of application
Short answers to explain the difference between (define, compare/contrast, and discuss value and application)File security and firewallsSecret and public keysSymmetric and asymmetric keysDigital certificate and digital postmarkfile security protects files.a firewall protects entire system/networkasecret key is the key used to encrypt data ( email, file )the public key is the...
Tags: e-mail, it management, rthomas34@...
Q&A 2005-03-14
Digital Certificate installation hassles
I have purchased a set of client digital certificates from a major supplier to enable a set of users to encrypt emails on their Outlook clients. The supplier uses a browser-based download. In all cases the download proceeds and then states "OK". On some PCs the user...
Tags: certificate, digital certificate, e-mail, GWK, MMC, PC
Q&A 2005-02-11
Web application security frameworks, part 4: Digital certificates
In a previous article, we covered the second Web application security framework WASF, operating system level authentication, which is primarily used within corporations for internal applications. This is because it is dependent on an existing network infrastructure, where administrators are already setting up user accounts and managing security settings. After...
Tags: Digital security, Web servers, Network security, SECURITY, Thomas Ortega II, Web application, digital certificate, server, Web server, Web
Technical articles 2004-01-15
Get IT Done: Integrate Digital Certificates to secure Microsoft Exchange Server
The emphasis on network security these days points to one area you should consider: using a certificate to encrypt SMTP traffic on your Exchange Server. Because e-mail is a critical and pervasive business tool, you should take steps to prevent competitors from intercepting information about your business by reading e-mails...
Tags: Brien M. Posey MCSE, certificate, certificate authority, digital certificate, Get IT Done, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Exchange Server, server, VeriSign Inc.
Technical articles 2003-05-12
Microsoft remains in spotlight with new patches, delayed SSL fix
It's a busy time for Windows admins. Microsoft has released a group of new Security Bulletins, and a patch for the recently discovered SSL-IE flaw is finally available. This edition of The Locksmith has the details.A flurry of new Microsoft Security Bulletins, updates, and patches is following closely on the...
Tags: Patches, SSL/TLS, Authentication/Encryption, SECURITY, Network security, John McCormick, flaw, SSL, patch, Microsoft Corp., digital certificate, patch management
Technical articles 2002-09-09
Tackling tough issues in e-customer service
Customer service has long been based largely on trust between the merchant and the buyer. But trust is lacking in e-commerce, as verifying who's shopping can sometimes be impossible. Learn why the lack of security tools is holding back e-business.By Mike ParsonsI often reflect on how commerce used to be....
Tags: Digital security, Authentication/Encryption, Network security, SECURITY, customer service, Guest Contributor, PKI, digital certificate, e-business
Technical articles 2002-05-08
A comparison of Web service security techniques
XML is a wonderful advancement in data formatting, but it provides no inherent security. There are various XML security techniques, and this article provides a summary and comparison of the most popular.This is the final installment in an article series examining techniques to architect secure Web services. The first installment...
Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Digital security, SECURITY, technique, user authentication, digital certificate, authorization, Web service, IP, XML, Web
Technical articles 2002-05-06
Secure Web services with user authentication and digital certificates
Web services continue to dominate the technology landscape, but how secure are they? Many techniques exist for creating secure Web services, and this article explores two approaches involving user authentication and digital certificates.This is the second installment of a three-part article examining techniques used to architect secure Web services. Part...
Tags: Channel management, PRODUCTIVITY, digital certificate, user authentication, Web, Web Method, technique, GUID, Web service
Technical articles 2002-04-29
The SSA moves into the digital signing age
The Social Security Administration needed to allow 6 million employers to electronically upload annual wage reports through the use of digital signatures. Find out how one company came up with a workable solution.As more data and documentation traverse the Internet each day, sender verification and delivery assurance is taking on...
Tags: Digital signatures, Digital security, Authentication/Encryption, SECURITY, Network security, Digital Signature Technology, Mike Walton, Digital Signature Trust, Social Security Administration, Keren Cummins, digital signature, digital certificate, agency, desktop
Technical articles 2002-01-23
Protecting your network with digital certificates
Macros can be a real thorn in the side for net admins. From the user's perspective, macros can be great time-savers. But they can also introduce a virus threat to your network. Find out how you can use digital certificates to minimize the risk.In the past, I have recommended that...
Tags: Digital security, Network security, SECURITY, John McCormick, digital signature, Microsoft Office, network, digital certificate
Technical articles 2000-08-17
E-commerce security: Sticky issues
Should an IT manager's bonus be tied to how well security works on the e-commerce site? Learn about this controversial proposal in the final installment of this security series.By Paul DesmondPKI refers to a set of technologies that provides strong authentication for e-commerce sites where customers are routinely placing orders...
Tags: Digital security, Authentication/Encryption, Network security, Guest Contributor, PKI, Computer Associates International Inc., e-business, digital certificate, bank, Identrus, e-commerce security, security
Technical articles 2000-03-10
Centrally Managing Trust, Security & Compliance in Educational Institutions
A University with a continuously expanding number of web-enabled applications, servers and internet/networking arrangements was acquiring hundreds of SSL certificates each year. Multiple IT project leaders were independently sourcing digital certificates for each project or user as the requirement arose. Further, many of these certificates were used to support applications...
Tags: Digital Certificate, Comodo, Digital Security, Network Security, Security, Networking
Case studies 2009-04-27
Safelayer Case Study: National Statistical Institute
The Spanish National Statistical Institute INE is the official body in charge of co-ordinating the public administration's statistical services, as well as monitoring, controlling and supervising the technical procedures used. The challenge was INE should be prepared to recognise a large number of digital certificates, starting with the e-DNI (Spanish...
Tags: Digital Certificate, Safelayer, Digital Security, Network Security, Productivity, Security, Networking
Case studies 2009-01-01


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