Library items tagged: FAQ

Digital signatures 3: frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Anonymous
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - 19:49
server certificates
digital signatures
authentication
security
factsheet
FAQ
PB/INFO/004 (10/06) What is a digital certificate? It is a collection of electronic information, usually containing a statement of the identity of the owner and some additional data. This is generated using cryptography, not to conceal the statement, but to make it hard for anyone other than the owner to forge it. Digital certificates are usually stored as files, either on a computer disk or a smartcard.
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Leased lines / circuits

Anonymous
Thursday, February 9, 2012 - 09:41
advisory
multi-site connectivity
technology
leased lines
circuits
FAQ
FAQs How do telcos calculate the cost for a circuit? / What are the component parts of a circuit? Telcos tend to build up their prices for both installation and annual rental for circuits by considering a circuit comprising three parts: i) the 'local end' or 'tail' running from the customer premises to the local BT or other telco 'exchange' - this used to be a fixed price but now consists of a fixed element plus an amount dependant on the "excess construction" cost
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