Framework for PKI Implementation: Optimizing Project Management in Ethiopia
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2024-09
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
In today's increasingly digital world, the security of online communications and transactions is
paramount. Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) has emerged as a cornerstone technology for ensuring
secure, authenticated, and confidential digital interactions. However, the implementation of PKI
projects remains challenging due to its inherent complexities, including certificate management,
key distribution, and system integration, National legal framework contradictions & Limitations,
lack of interoperability. The lack of a standardized implementation framework further exacerbates
these challenges, leading to inconsistent and often flawed deployments that fail to leverage the full
potential of PKI.
This study investigates the importance of optimizing a PKI Project implementation framework that
support the establishment of a national or organizational PKI project at national or organizational
level by developing a comprehensive framework that mitigate PKI project implementation
challenges. The study seeks to address the critical need for a comprehensive PKI Project
Implementation Framework that can guide organizations in navigating the complexities of PKI
deployment. The problem under investigation is the absence of standardized and generic
framework and best practices for PKI implementation, which has resulted in varied levels of
security and effectiveness across different sectors. The study aims to develop a framework that is
adaptable to diverse organizational contexts, ensuring that PKI systems are implemented in a
manner that is both secure and scalable.
To achieve this goal, a systematic literature review (SLR) methodology will be employed as the
primary research method. The SLR will systematically identify, evaluate, and synthesize existing
research on PKI implementation, focusing on the challenges, best practices, and potential solutions
proposed in the literature. By analyzing a wide range of studies, the SLR will provide a
comprehensive understanding of the current state of PKI implementation and identify gaps that the
proposed framework can address. This method will ensure a rigorous and evidence-based approach
to the development of the PKI Project Implementation Framework.
This research focused on developing a PKI implementation framework that assist PKI project
management. A case study and Key Performance Indictor (KPI) is incorporated to evaluate the
proposed framework. As a direct outcome of this study, stakeholders who have plans to implement PKI within Ethiopia or other country will obtain a proactive understanding of potential
implementation considerations that should be taken.
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PKI, PKI framework, Project Management, PKI project implementation