• DocumentCode
    891317
  • Title

    Public-key cryptography and open systems interconnection

  • Author

    Ford, Warwick ; O´Higgins, Brian

  • Author_Institution
    Bell-Northern Res., Ottawa, Ont., Canada
  • Volume
    30
  • Issue
    7
  • fYear
    1992
  • fDate
    7/1/1992 12:00:00 AM
  • Firstpage
    30
  • Lastpage
    35
  • Abstract
    The role of public-key cryptography in open systems interconnection (OSI) is discussed. A short tutorial introduction to public-key cryptography is followed by a discussion of how security fits into the OSI architecture, and what standards are being developed in this area. The use being made of public-key cryptography in the network layer and in the message handling system and directory application is also discussed.<>
  • Keywords
    cryptography; electronic messaging; open systems; standards; OSI architecture; directory application; message handling system; network layer; open systems interconnection; public-key cryptography; standards; Application software; Authentication; Computer applications; Cryptographic protocols; Open systems; Public key cryptography; Resource management; Security; Standards development; Standards publication;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Journal_Title
    Communications Magazine, IEEE
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • ISSN
    0163-6804
  • Type

    jour

  • DOI
    10.1109/35.144774
  • Filename
    144774