The State of Machine Identity Management report from the Ponemon Institute has identified three major trends driving the growth of keys and digital certificates in the enterprise: the increased use of IoT devices, the adoption of cloud-based services, and the embrace of zero trust. Organizations are using cryptographic keys and digital certificates to authenticate and communicate information securely, protect sensitive data, provide unique digital identities for users, devices and applications, and secure end-to-end communications. Chris Hickman, CSO of Keyfactor, discussed how organizations can reduce PKI complexity and other trends to keep in mind as they adapt to an era of post-quantum cryptography.
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