Smart devices, mobile phones and tablets are becoming the control hub for the myriad of connected devices and the Internet of Things (IoT) – as are bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policies in many organizations today. But this is creating unique and heightened security risks for IT professionals, such as higher exposure to data breaches, malware and compliance violations. BYOD is no longer an industry trend; it’s a fact of life for enterprise-wide operations and the IT organizations that must support them.
As hackers and criminals become more sophisticated, it’s more important than ever to create strong, robust, and proven methods to encrypt information and verify access rights. The gold standard for securing information across the network is through public key infrastructure (PKI).
When it comes to implementing PKI, businesses have some options. They can develop a DIY on-premises PKI system using services like Microsoft Certificate Authority and Active Directory Certificate Services. While this may initially seem like a good idea, as the need for PKI management grows, a DIY in-house system can quickly become overburdened and slow to react.
By the end of this paper, you will have a clearer idea of what each type of service can provide, and why PKIaaS is likely to be your better choice.
