X.509 V3: A standard for public key certificates, which are used to verify the identity of a user or device in a network. It is used in secure communication protocols such as SSL/TLS, which require the use of certificates for authentication and encryption. Examples of X.509 V3 certificates include SSL/TLS certificates, digital signatures, and client authentication certificates.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D2: Cloud Data Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D5: Identity and Access Management (IAM) | Security+ D3: Security Architecture | SSCP D5: Cryptography
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