Security defines the methods of protecting information and information systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction in order to provide integrity, confidentiality and availability. Biometrics, two-factor identification, encryption, and technolo-gies based on the NIST FIPS-140 standards are evolving areas of focus.
- Certificates / Digital Signature
Software used by a certification authority (CA) to issue digital certificates and secure access to information.
- Supporting Security Services
These consist of the different protocols and components to be used in addition to certificates and digital signatures.