A digital certificate is an electronic document used to prove the ownership of a public key, often as part of a public key infrastructure (PKI). It typically contains information about the key, the identity of its owner, and the digital signature of the certificate authority (CA) that issued it. Digital certificates are essential for secure online communications, enabling encryption and authentication in various applications like SSL/TLS for websites. They help ensure that data exchanges are secure and that the parties involved are who they claim to be.
A Digital Signature Certificate, is a digital identity of the sender filing the documents through internet .Digital Signature Certificate is a digital equivalent of a hand written signature which has an extra data attached electronically to any message or a document.
Digital Certificate
digital certificate (aka digital ID, digital signature)
Extended Validation Certificate.
A digital certificate typically contains the subject’s name, the public key associated with the subject, the certificate authority's (CA) name, the digital signature of the CA, and the certificate's validity period. It may also include information about the certificate's purpose and the algorithms used for encryption. This information helps establish the identity of the certificate holder and ensures secure communications over networks.
A digital certificate confirms the information has come from the source it's claimed to be, and that the site is encrypted for transactions to be exchanged.
An "invalid certificate" on your DSI (Digital Secure Identifier) typically indicates that the digital certificate used to authenticate a connection is either expired, not trusted, or has been revoked. This can prevent secure communication and may expose your data to security risks. To resolve this issue, you may need to update the certificate, check your device's date and time settings, or install a trusted certificate authority's root certificate. It's important to address this promptly to maintain the integrity and security of your connections.
A digital certificate may be revoked for several reasons, including the compromise of the private key associated with the certificate, expiration of the certificate, or if the certificate was issued based on fraudulent information. Additionally, if the certificate holder no longer requires the certificate or has changed their affiliation, revocation may be necessary. Revocation ensures that entities relying on the certificate can trust that it is no longer valid.
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Its used to prove you are who you say you are.
A root certificate is a digital certificate at the top of a certificate chain, used to authenticate the identity of certification authorities (CAs) or intermediate certificates. It serves as the trust anchor for the entire chain of trust in digital certificates. Root certificates are embedded in operating systems, web browsers, and other applications to establish trust in secure online communication.
Digital certificates are verified through the use of another certificate, creating a chain of certificates that ends with the root certificate The issuer of a certificate is called a certification authority (CA). The owner of the root certificate is the root certification authority.