Re: PKIXML session. Was: PKIX WG tentative agenda

[jdhascup@xxxxxxxxxxx]

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>> To be honest, I personally believe that XML is an
>> inappropriate encoding format for certificates (public key *or*
attribute).
>
>Forgive me, I'm just an academic. So, my I ask, what does the encoding
>format really matter? And especially, why is XML "inappropriate" for
>certificates?

I believe there is a future for XML (or it's replacement) in how services
can use certificates. But I also have a concern in using XML as an encoding
format for certificates. In every instance of XML "enabled" services I've
seen the processes tend to be very inefficient. The move should be toward a
greater efficiency in the handling of certificates. The long term future of
XML (or it's replacement) may resolve this, but as end-entity devices are
demanding greater efficiency the concern should be against bloating the
certificate.


JohnDavid


Dr. JohnDavid Hascup
Senior Security Architect
ELF Technologies
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