Electronic Secure Messaging (PKI)

Public Key Infrastructure, commonly referred to as PKI is an Information Technology (IT) infrastructure that enables the secure exchange of data. Therefore, PKI is a set of not only software tools, but hardware, network services and management techniques (policy and procedures) that work together to provide a web of "trust".  PKI is a set of procedures and technology that provides security and confidentiality for electronic business.

HOW WILL IT BENEFIT YOUR PRACTICE
There are numerous medico-legal issues absolved with the use of PKI as it enables users to know:  

  • who sent the message (authentication)
  • the message content has not been altered in any way between sending and receiving (integrity)
  • the sender cannot at some later stage dispute they created and sent the message (non-repudiation)
  • that only the person the message is directed to can open it (confidentiality)

WHAT THE DIVISION CAN OFFER YOUR PRACTICE
We can offer support with the PKI application process and assist with installation of individual certificates and associated software.

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