PKIstøttet

PKIstøttet is a Norwegian term referring to systems, protocols, or technologies that are compatible with or support the Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) standard. PKI is a framework that uses cryptographic techniques to create, manage, distribute, and revoke digital certificates, enabling secure electronic communications and authentication.

PKIstøttet solutions are typically deployed in government agencies, financial institutions, and corporate environments within Norway and other Nordic countries. They often integrate with national certificate authorities such as the Norwegian Public Key Infrastructure (NPKI) or other regional PKI services that issue digital certificates for individuals, businesses, and public entities. These certificates are used for e‑faktura, digital signatures, secure email, and secure electronic document exchange.

Implementation of PKI support usually involves a dedicated certificate management server, user authentication portals, and integration modules for common protocols such as SAML, OAuth2, and X.509 certificate handling. Many Norwegian municipalities provide PKI‑enabled portals for residents to authenticate to public services, verify identities, and sign documents electronically. Commercial products, including e‑signature platforms and secure messaging services, also incorporate PKI support to meet regulatory compliance requirements.

Key benefits of PKIstøttet systems include improved data confidentiality, authentication integrity, and non‑repudiation, as well as compliance with EU GDPR and ISO/IEC 27001 standards. Challenges involve maintaining the certificate lifecycle, ensuring high availability of verification services, and managing user trust in the underlying certificate authorities.