the networked world, announced a new platform specifically designed to
meet the needs of governments looking to implement and manage their
own Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).
The new VeriSign® PKI Platform is an in-premise solution modeled after
the same PKI architecture that VeriSign has deployed as a managed
service for thousands of customers around the world. This deployment
model allows governments throughout Europe, Asia, the Americas, Africa
and the Middle East to adapt to specialized security requirements that
may be placed on such critical national infrastructure.
The VeriSign PKI Platform gives governments a way to offer citizens
fast and easy access to e-services such as health and welfare
programs, e-passports, and national ID programs. PKI plays a critical
role in e-government by allowing countries to leverage authentication,
encryption, and digital signature technologies when issuing identity
certificates, business certificates, and device certificates. The
trust enabled by these certificates helps governments streamline
operations, minimize the risk of fraud and waste, and disseminate
information more easily and securely.
Since 1995, VeriSign has issued and managed tens of millions of PKI
certificates for thousands of customers throughout the world,
primarily through its managed services offerings. But recently,
VeriSign has implemented several nationwide solutions with local
partners, including:
Greek Ministry of Interior. The Greek government'
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