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Today we are in the midst of an electronic business revolution. The growth of the Internet and e−commerce
has presented businesses with an opportunity to forge new links with customers and partners by transcending
borders and removing geographical barriers. Electronic information exchange and networking poses a greater
threat than ever before because of fraud, e−mail eavesdropping, and data theft that affect both companies and
individuals. Consequently, information security is a major issue today for any company or individual who
conducts business electronically.

It is of utmost importance that mechanisms are set up to ensure information and data security. Organizations
have recognized the need to balance the concern for protecting information and data with the desire to
leverage the electronic medium for competitive advantage. Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) is a step toward
providing a secure electronic business environment. With the rapid growth of e−business, PKI is destined to
become in the future so commonplac