COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY
WHAT IS INTERNET SECURITY
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a digital authoriser
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a certificate authority
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a certificate handler
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a digital certificate handler
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Detailed explanation-1: -Digital certificates facilitate secure electronic communication and data exchange between people, systems, and devices online. They are issued by Certificate Authorities (CAs) and perform two primary functions: Verifying the identity of the sender/receiver of an electronic message.
Detailed explanation-2: -A certificate authority (CA) is a trusted entity that issues Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificates. These digital certificates are data files used to cryptographically link an entity with a public key. Web browsers use them to authenticate content sent from web servers, ensuring trust in content delivered online.
Detailed explanation-3: -In the case of Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) Applicants, they can directly approach Certifying Authorities (CA) at the CA premises with original supporting documents, in which case self-attestation of copies will be sufficient.
Detailed explanation-4: -A Digital Certificate is an electronic file that is tied to a cryptographic key pair and authenticates the identity of a website, individual, organization, user, device or server. It is also known as a public key certificate or identity certificate.