What is public key infrastructure?
Public key infrastructure links public keys to identities through certificates, authorities and validation processes.
Certificate chain
A certificate authority signs a certificate for a name or subject. Clients check the chain, intended use, validity and identity; renewal and revocation are part of the lifecycle.
Uses and limitations
Used in HTTPS and device identity. A valid certificate does not by itself establish that a site’s content is trustworthy.
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