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What are X.509 certificates and how do they enable trust?

Public key infrastructure relies on secure and trusted X.509 certificate provisioning. Here we look at what they are and how they work.

X.509 certificates is to enable trusted exchanges. This is achieved by leveraging asymmetric cryptography, where a user has both a public and private key pair tied to their identity. This allows anyone else to decrypt data to send to the user using the public, which they can then decrypt with their private key. 

Web and PKI networks rely on the trust enabled by CAs after the protocols are accepted, and they can communicate securely with other parties. There are a number of standards and procedures which must be followed for a CA to gain and maintain the trust of network users.

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Making compliant data sharing the norm – Intertrust Technologies

Data sharing can be hugely beneficial for businesses. We look at how data sharing challenges can be overcome by compliant data platforms.

Trusted data sharing can be severely hampered by issues that “slow down” data, such as lack of interoperability, incompatible data collection and querying protocols, and low-speed ETL processes. This element of data sharing is often overlooked as, technically, the data is still shared. But the hidden cost is how much value has been lost in transit.

The solution to all of these issues, and many others, is the use of virtualized data platforms to handle data sharing. Data virtualization creates an interoperable data layer that draws together only the data needed for specific queries wherever it is located.

Secure data platforms enable medical organizations to comply with HIPAA in their data sharing by enforcing granular data access controls. These controls create strict access protocols, ensuring that the PHI involved in collaborations can’t be used elsewhere or removed from its appropriate context without explicit permission.

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What is PKI? The PKI fundamentals – Intertrust Technologies

What is PKI and how can it improve security? In this blog PKI fundamentals are explained, from PKI infrastructure to its growing IoT applica

The underpinning concept of PKI, where one person encrypts a message knowing that the recipient has the secret key to decrypt it, has been in practice for thousands of years. Today, it’s most familiar use is probably online communications. 

With the basics explained, let’s take a look at the processes of PKI infrastructure. Past encryption systems, such as the Caesar cipher, used relatively basic methods to disguise the message they were protecting. Due to the value of deciphering secret messages, decryption efforts, like those happening at Bletchley Park during WW2, became increasingly important. 

This means that the CA is, in effect, authenticating that Bob is Bob in the first place. These CAs are trusted third-parties and follow a set of policies and security guidelines that reinforce the faith people place in their certificates. 

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Incorporating consent management into your data governance – Intertrust Technologies

Adhering to user consent throughout the data lifecycle is an essential function for compliant DataOps. Learn more about consent management.

Data consent management has a number of critical impacts on both data operations and any organization that handles data. Here are some of the main ones.

Efficient DataOps relies on high-insight velocity from the outer edge (data collection points) to the inner core (data processing) and back again (frontline teams). Without streamlining consent management and integrating it into DataOps, organizations waste significant time cleaning and parsing datasets for downstream users.

Comprehensive consent management should be able to create a single source of truth for all data used throughout an organization, which improves efficiency and helps teams function with pared back data. Consent management also affects the initial requests for consent and consent preference management.

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Grid data sharing explained

The energy ecosphere is complex and far-reaching, covering a vast network of stakeholders, producers, distributors, governments, and end-users. With the increasing availability of data throughout the energy data lifecycle, we can create a more sustainable and cost-effective way of living. Grid data sharing is the key to unlocking this potential and transitioning to a clean energy economy with better service.

Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), in response to rules set out by the California Public Utilities Commission, created a detailed energy hub for customers. By using this hub, they can access grid and utility data sharing capabilities to track their own consumption and share the information with third parties.

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How to ensure secure data processing

Organizations that wish to maximize the value from their data, comply with regulations, and minimize risk need to ensure secure data processing. Fortunately, Intertrust offers data management technology that not only improves security but also increases the speed of insight.

When data is combined for querying, all operations take place in secure containers to minimize the chances of security breaches or data leakage. By using data virtualization, organizations can maximize their return on investment in data functions and interact with other parties securely while maintaining regulatory compliance.

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NFT copyright and security: Safeguarding digital assets in the era of Web3

Numerous high-profile cases have highlighted the vulnerabilities surrounding NFT copyright content and the urgent need for robust and scalable security measures. For example, pirates gain unauthorized access to the original content and distribute it freely or sell it without the creator’s consent. 

With a more thorough understanding of the current state of NFT security and potential solutions, market participants can better understand their options as they navigate the evolving landscape of digital assets while safeguarding the interests of creators and collectors alike.

Content creators often utilize watermarks and metadata to discourage unauthorized duplication. Visible or invisible watermarks can be embedded within digital files, providing a unique identifier for the file. 

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Making compliant data sharing the norm

Energy utilities can benefit immensely from trusted data sharing by using it to improve service delivery, identify the most efficient locations for infrastructure, and reduce costs through predictive maintenance. As we explored in this white paper, data platforms empower utilities, equipment manufacturers, and local governments to share critical system data that benefits all while also remaining compliant with data protection laws such as the GDPR and CCPA. 

Using a virtualized data layer allows organizations to hold data in cheaper storage options without impacting speed. It also makes it easier to scale data operations.