RE: Key Management

[Craig Hotchkiss <CHotchk () rei com>]

NIST Special Publications 800-57, parts 1, 2, and 3 have excellent guidelines on key management. They can be found at: 

        http://csrc.nist.gov/publications/PubsSPs.html 

Craig


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From: listbounce () securityfocus com [mailto:listbounce () securityfocus com] On Behalf Of dysprosphor () gmail com
Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2011 1:02 PM
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Subject: Key Management

Hi guys,

Doing some research on key-management procedures and transporting them securely.  Could you all provide some pointers 
on best practices to look at?

Thanks in advance

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Securing Apache Web Server with thawte Digital Certificate
In this guide we examine the importance of Apache-SSL and who needs an SSL certificate.  We look at how SSL works, how 
it benefits your company and how your customers can tell if a site is secure. You will find out how to test, purchase, 
install and use a thawte Digital Certificate on your Apache web server. Throughout, best practices for set-up are 
highlighted to help you ensure efficient ongoing management of your encryption keys and digital certificates.

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