Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) is a critical component in the issuance and validation of digital certificates. PKI technology provides the underlying infrastructure for secure communication and digital identification on the internet. It is used to generate, manage, store, distribute, and revoke digital certificates.
The basic components of a PKI system include a certificate authority (CA), a registration authority (RA), a certificate database, and digital certificates. The certificate authority is responsible for issuing digital certificates and vouching for the authenticity of the certificate holder's identity. The registration authority verifies the identity of the certificate holder and forwards the information to the certificate ....
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