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Digital certificate explained: Trust, PKI, and internet security
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By Chiradeep BasuMallick Technical Writer
A digital certificate is defined as a digital document, which proves the authenticity of a public key that is used to encrypt an online asset — i.e., email communications, a document, a website, or a software application. This article explains how digital certificates work, the different types you can use, and the benefits and challenges of using digital certificates.
What Is a Digital Certificate?
A digital certificate is a digital document proving the authenticity of a public key used to encrypt an online asset — i.e., email communications, a doc…
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