As the world has become more technologically advanced, it has become more necessary than ever to be able to verify the identity of anyone who is attempting to access a secured web site or database. This is the result of the ever increasing rate of information theft. The PKI certificate was create as a result of the need for better security and is used to quickly verify the identity of the person attempting to access a secured location or web site.
You Can Use a PKI Certificate to Establish Access Levels and Protocols
The PKI mechanism can be set up to allow open access to a public key is such a way that everyone within a company will be able log into the system using a common user name. However only those who have an authorized and recognized digital signature will be able to access the restricted areas within the network. Once you have implemented this type of security, you will be able to establish a number of access levels based on a need to know basis and protect your sensitive files from those who have no need to see them.