Public Key Cryptography and Other Emerging Technologies
This chapter will concentrate on public key cryptography and other important aspects of information asset security and control. An IS auditor is required to have a thorough understanding of the elements of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). They should also have the ability to evaluate the functioning of public key cryptography and other technologies.
The following topics will be covered in the chapter:
- Public key cryptography
- Elements of PKI
- Cloud computing
- Virtualization
- Mobile computing
- Internet of Things (IoT)
By the end of the chapter, you will understand and be able to evaluate various aspects of PKI and other technologies.
