Tag: private-key
All PKI knowledge base pages tagged with "private-key".
- Private Key Protection: HSM, TPM & Software Vault Security Options — How to protect private keys in enterprise PKI. Compare HSM, TPM, and software-based protection with compliance implications for FIPS 140-2 and PCI DSS.
- Public-Private Key Pairs — Public-private key pairs are the asymmetric crypto building block for encryption and digital signatures used by PKI and TLS. This page explains how key pairs work, how they're used in certificates, and what you need to know to generate, store, and use them safely.
- Wildcard Certificates: Security Risks, Scope Creep & Alternatives — Why wildcard TLS/SSL certificates create security vulnerabilities — shared keys, scope creep, fleet-wide revocation — and how SAN or per-service certs with ACME and DNS-01 automation reduce risk.