Feds Seek PKI Bids

[A. Padgett Peterson P.E. Information Security]

>USG published a solicitation today in the CBD for a
>Public Key Infrastructure which outlines the system
>requirements:

>   http://jya.com/pkicbd.htm


Interesting from what is *not* there - any mention of key recovery/key 
escow. Looks like they may finally understand what a Certificate Authority
is (not holding breath). Do not think much of appelations (Classic & Gold)
and suspect they may need more than two but sounds like a good start.

					Warmly,
						Padgett