Simple PKI
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چکیده
In this paper we discuss the SPKI standard as an alternative to the current X.509 and OpenPGP standards. The paper starts with a short history of PKI, and assesses the current state and the various flaws in the X.509 and OpenPGP standards. Then the main part of this paper explains the concepts of SPKI, and discusses how SPKI supports various notions of trust. Finally the paper concludes with an attempt to determine why SPKI lacks widespread implementation and deployment despite its advantages over conventional PKI.
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