Mastering Active Directory

Secure Sockets Layer certificates

So far, we have talked about how asymmetric key pairs and symmetric keys work in PKI. But when we talk about PKI, we talk about Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificates. So, what is the responsibility of the certificates?

I travel regularly between London and Seattle. My original passport is still one issued from Sri Lanka. When I reach Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, nice folks in border asks for my passport to put the stamp and allow me into the country. They do not know me personally, but the passport I hold is issued from an authority, which operates under international migration laws; and they certify the person who owns the passport is Dishan Francis. If they want to check the authenticity of it, ...