A system and method include means for processing a cryptographic certificate
adapted
to provide security functionality. A register means is provided and means for adjusting
the register means to account for services when the cryptographic certificate is
processed. In accordance with anther aspect, a system and method include a register
means for storing funds. Means are provided for processing a digital token providing
proof of postage payment and means are also provided for processing a cryptographic
certificate adapted to provide security functionality. Means debit funds stored
in the register means when the digital token is processed and when the cryptographic
certificate is processed. Processing the cryptographic certificate may involve
many functions such as providing security services and/or certificate management
functions (including generating and verifying cryptographic certificates) and/or
key management functions and/or access to any needed private keys to perform security
services. Processing the digital token may include generating the digital token
or issuing the digital token.
