APKIF WWCWG Meeting Beijing 4 November 2005 Stephen Wilson OASIS Liaison Representative to APKIF Managing Director, Lockstep Consulting The OASIS Third International PKI Survey APKIF WWCWG Meeting Beijing 4 November 2005 Stephen Wilson OASIS Liaison Representative to APKIF Managing Director, Lockstep Consulting
Recap: 5 PKI TC Subcommittees n Application Guidelines SC n Interoperability SC n Ask vendors SC n Education SC n Lower costs SC
Third International PKI Survey n Two previous surveys (June & August 03) n Two years elapsed n PKI seems to be recovering worldwide, so we need new trend data n Look at Benefits of PKI as well as Cost n Engage Asia and Europe
Objectives n Explore trends detected and discussed in the first two surveys n Provide quantitative information (perhaps for the first time) on the financial benefits of PKI deployment, and n Analyse PKI costs and cost management tactics, within the framework of the OASIS Digital Certificate Supply Chain model.
Methodology for Third Survey n Questionnaire PLUS in-person interviews n Retain certain questions for previous surveys, to allow comparisons n Study costs in six parts according to the OASIS Digital Certificate Supply Chain model n Study potential benefits in three parts
Digital Certificate Supply Chain End user Certificates RACA Key media Application Tool kits Registration Help Desk
The questionnaire A. Demographic data B. Quantitative & Trend Data C. Comments & Qualitative Feedback D. Implementation Case(s) l Project details & Outcomes l Quantifying the Benefits l Modes of Implementation l Costs of each supply chain element
Possible collaboration n Design & Methodology l Involve Chinese Taipei PKI Forum effort l Review & Refine (current beta version) l Customise for Asian regional issues n Logistics l Promote survey, via members & meetings l Identify target respondents l Conduct interviews n Analysis l Write reports together l Disseminate results together
Further reading n n n pkiactionplan.pdf n pkiobstaclesjune2003surveyreport.pdf n pkiobstaclesaugust2003surveyreport.pdf
OASIS PKI Technical Committee Stephen Wilson