Other Caveats

Successful PKIs, by definition, require secure environments throughout. If you''re unprepared to provide such an environment, it may not be worth your efforts to try. Make certain you''ve obtained the required support -- all the way up the ladder -- to assure PKI success. And be prepared to spend significant time and effort doing it. A good night''s sleep is never cheap!

With these expectations in mind, you can now intelligently evaluate what''s offered in today''s PKI marketplace to determine suitability for your organization. Next time we''ll take the wraps off of three popular PKI solutions -- Equifax Secure, Verisign OnSite, and GTE CyberTrust. Stay tuned.