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PKI Tutorials - Herong's Tutorial Examples

Written by Herong Yang

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554 pages, about 11 hours of reading

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This tutorial book is a collection of notes and sample codes written by the author while he was learning PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) technologies himself. Topics include Root CA (Certificate Authorities); SSL, TLS, and HTTPS; Server and client authentication processes; Communication data encryption; Using HTTPS with Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari and Internet Explorer; Managing certificates on Windows, macOS, iOS and Android systems; X.509 certificate format; Certificate store and management tools; Certificate validation chain; Self-signed certificate and CSR; Digital signature on MS Word and OpenOffice documents; Get free personal certificate from Comodo. Updated in 2022 (Version v2.31) with macOS and Safari tutorials. For latest updates and free sample chapters, visit https://www.herongyang.com/PKI.

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  • about 30 hours
  • intermediate
  • informative
  • technical
  • practical

Herong Yang's "PKI Tutorials" is a comprehensive technical guide designed to demystify Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) for learners. Originating from the author's personal learning journey, the book meticulously covers foundational concepts like Certificate Authorities (CAs), SSL/TLS/HTTPS, and data encryption. It provides practical, hands-on instructions for managing certificates across various operating systems and browsers, delving into technical specifics such as X.509 format and certificate validation chains. With 554 pages, it serves as an in-depth resource for anyone seeking to understand and implement secure communication protocols and digital identity management.

“PKI is a set of roles, policies, and procedures needed to create, manage, distribute, use, store, and revoke digital certificates and manage public-key encryption.”

Key themes

Secure Communication
This theme is central to the entire book, detailing how PKI enables secure communication channels, primarily through SSL/TLS and HTTPS. It explains the mechanisms of encryption, authentication, and integrity that protect data exchanged over networks.
Digital Identity and Trust
The book thoroughly explores how PKI establishes and manages digital identities through X.509 certificates, thereby building trust in digital interactions. It covers how Certificate Authorities (CAs) vouch for identities and how certificates validate who you are online.
Practical Implementation and Management
Beyond theoretical concepts, a major 'theme' is the hands-on application and ongoing management of PKI components. The book provides detailed instructions for configuring, deploying, and troubleshooting certificates across various platforms and applications.

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