Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
Learn how PKI enables you to unlock secure digital transformation.
- What is Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM) and its importance in secure digital ecosystems?
- What are the stages of certificate lifecycle?
- Who manages TLS/SSL certificates in an organization?
- When do you need certificate management?
- What are the different types of public certificates that need to be managed?
What are Certificate Authorities (CA)?
A Certificate Authority (CA) is a trusted organization that issues and manages digital certificates in a PKI system. These certificates verify the identity of users, devices, or websites and establish trust in digital environments. A CA is responsible for
- Identity Verification: Ensures the applicant’s legitimacy before issuing a certificate.
- Certificate Issuance: Binds the verified identity to a public key.
- Certificate Management: Includes renewal, revocation, and publishing of Certificate Revocation Lists (CRLs).
By acting as a trusted third party, the CA enables secure online interactions through authentication, encryption, and digital signatures. Prominent CAs like eMudhra play a key role in maintaining digital trust. Without a reliable CA, the integrity of PKI systems and secure communications would be compromised.