Certificate
Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-000176
A digital document used to verify the ownership of a public key, often issued by a Certificate Authority (CA). It binds an identity, such as a website or individual, to a cryptographic key pair. These are used in secure communication protocols like TLS/SSL to establish trust and encrypt data exchange over networks.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CMP-000176 |
|---|---|
| Field | Computing and IT |
| Subject | Internet |
Record as JSON
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