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cryptography, communications (PKI) A system of public keyencryption using digital certificates from CertificateAuthorities and other registration authorities that verify

and authenticate the validity of each party involved in an

electronic transaction.

PKIs are currently evolving and there is no single PKI nor

even a single agreed-upon standard for setting up a PKI.

However, nearly everyone agrees that reliable PKIs are

necessary before electronic commerce can become widespread.

IETF PKIX Working Group .

(1999-11-30)

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