What does PKI stand for?

PKI stands for “Public Key Infrastructure.” It refers to an infrastructure consisting of technical components, processes, and policies used to issue, manage, validate, and, when necessary, revoke cryptographic keys and digital certificates.

What is a PKI (Public Key Infrastructure)?

A PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) is a trust infrastructure for secure digital communication. It makes it possible to reliably verify the digital identities of people, devices, servers, or applications using certificates and to manage cryptographic keys in a controlled manner. A PKI therefore provides a trusted foundation for authentication, encryption, and digital signatures.