VeriSign tapped to secure Internet voting

[Anton Stiglic]

> Schu stressed that several layers of security will prevent hackers from
> accessing the system. VeriSign will house the security servers in its own
> hosting centers. The company will ask military personnel to use their
> Common Access Cards--the latest form of ID for the military--to access
> the system and cast a vote. Civilians will use digital signatures.

So how will these civilians get a certified public key, and how will the
private
key be protected?  Is there a special policy for the issuance of these kind
of certificates?

--Anton

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