Name the three main components which make up PKI.

• Certificate Authority, Registration Authority, and Digital Certificates

How would you explain, to a non-technical friend, the role PKI plays in protecting traffic between your browser and a web server.

• PKI is like having a super secure, verified mail system for your online communication, making sure that the information you send can only be read by the intended recipient and that you're actually talking to the right person online.

What is the main weakness of the PKI architecture?

• The reliance on a centralized trust model.

Resources: https://www.ssh.com/academy/pki