Modules

There are 4 modules defined for the maturity model. Each of the module is focused on the specific parts of the PKI.

ModuleDescription
GovernanceConsist of the leadership, overall structures, and processes to enable the organization to use the PKI in a sustainable way. It also consists of having strategy and objectives and proper decision making
ManagementTranslates the governance into actions that support the PKI, management of the resources to maintain the required level of trust
OperationsIncludes day to day business as usual activities that lead to a secure and future-proof PKI in accordance with the organization goals
ResourcesEnsures that the activities related to the PKI are performed with a proper knowledge and experience, with enough capacities, and that it provides complete and accurate information to relying parties

Modules and categories

Each module consists of specific categories related to them:

classDiagram
  direction TB
  class Modules["Modules"]{
    Governance
    Management
    Operations
    Resources
  }
  class Governance["Governance module"]{
    Strategy and vision
    Policies and documentation
    Compliance
    Processes and procedures
  }
  class Management["Management module"]{
    Key Management
    Certificate Management
    Infrastructure Management
    Change Management and Agility
  }
  class Operations["Operations module"]{
    Resilience
    Automation
    Interoperability
    Monitoring and Auditing
  }
  class Resources["Resources module"]{
    Sourcing
    Knowledge and Training
    Awareness
  }
  Modules <-- Governance
  Modules <-- Management
  Modules <-- Operations
  Modules <-- Resources

For more information about the categories, see the Categories.

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