Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s): Definition(s): A digital document issued and digitally signed by the private key of a certification authority that binds an identifier to a cardholder through a public key. The certificate indicates that the cardholder identified in the certificate has sole control and access to the private key.
Source(s):
FIPS 201-3 under Public Key Certificate from RFC 5280 - adapted
A digitally signed representation of information that 1) identifies the authority issuing it, 2) identifies the subscriber, 3) identifies its valid operational period (date issued / expiration date). In the information assurance (IA) community, certificate usually implies public key certificate and can have the following types: A digital representation of information which at least (1) identifies the certification authority (CA)
issuing it, (2) names or identifies its subscriber, (3) contains the subscriber’s public key, (4) identifies its operational period, and (5) is digitally signed by the certification authority issuing it. See cross certificate, encryption certificate, and identity certificate.
Source(s):
CNSSI 4009-2015 under certificate from CNSSI No. 1300
See certificate.
Source(s):
CNSSI 4009-2015
A set of data that uniquely identifies a key pair owner that is authorized to use the key pair, contains the owner’s public key and possibly other information, and is digitally signed by a Certification Authority (i.e., a trusted party), thereby binding the public key
to the owner.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-89 under Certificate
See public-key certificate.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-57 Part 1 Rev. 5 under Certificate
See public key certificate.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-57 Part 2 Rev.1 under Certificate
A set of data that uniquely identifies an entity, contains the entity's public key and possibly other information, and is digitally signed by a trusted party, thereby
binding the public key to the entity (e.g., using an X.509 certificate). Additional information in the certificate could specify how the key is used and its validity period.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-57 Part 2 Rev.1 under Public key certificate
A data structure that contains an entity’s identifier(s), the entity's public key (including an indication of the associated set of domain parameters) and possibly other information, along with a signature on that data set that is generated by a trusted party, i.e., a certificate authority, thereby binding the public key to the included identifier(s).
Source(s):
NIST SP 1800-21C under Certificate
NIST SP 800-56B Rev. 2 under
Public-key certificate
A digital document issued and digitally signed by the private key of a certificate authority that binds an identifier to a subscriber to a public key. The certificate indicates that the subscriber identified in the certificate has sole control and access to the private key. See also Request for Comment 5280.
Source(s):
NIST SP 1800-17b under Public Key Certificate
NIST SP 1800-17c under Public Key Certificate
A digital document issued and digitally signed by the private key of a certificate authority that binds an identifier to a subscriber to a public key. The certificate indicates that the subscriber identified in the certificate has sole control and access to the private key. See also RFC 5280.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-63-3 under Public Key Certificate
A set of data that uniquely identifies an entity, contains the entity’s public key and possibly other information, and is digitally signed by a trusted party, thereby binding the
public key to the entity. Additional information in the certificate could specify how the key is used and its validity period.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-57 Part 1 Rev. 5 under Public-key certificate
A set of data that uniquely identifies an entity, contains the entity's public key and possibly other information, and is digitally signed by a trusted party, thereby binding the public key to the entity. Additional information in the certificate could specify how the key is used and its validity period.
Source(s):
NIST SP 1800-16B under Certificate
A set of data that uniquely identifies an entity, contains the entity's public key and possibly other information, and is digitally signed by a trusted party, thereby binding the public key to the entity. Additional
information in the certificate could specify how the key is used and its validity period. (Certificates in this practice guide are based on IETF RFC 5280).
Source(s):
NIST SP 1800-16C under Certificate
A set of data that uniquely identifies an entity, contains the entity's public key and possibly other information, and is digitally signed by a trusted party, thereby binding the public key to the entity. Additional information in the certificate could specify how the key is used and its validity period. (Certificates in this practice guide are based on IETF RFC 5280.)
Source(s):
NIST SP 1800-16D under Certificate
Also known as a digital certificate. A digital representation of information which at least 1. identifies the certification
authority issuing it, 2. names or identifies its subscriber, 3. contains the subscriber's public key, 4. identifies its operational period, and 5. is digitally signed by the certification authority issuing it.
Source(s):
NISTIR 7711 under Certificate
What is public key and certificate?
A public key certificate can be thought of as the digital equivalent of a passport. It is issued by a trusted organization and provides identification for the bearer. A trusted organization that issues public key certificates is known as a Certificate Authority (CA). The CA can be likened to a notary public.
Is certificate same as public key?
The owner of the key pair makes the public key available to anyone, but keeps the private key secret. A certificate verifies that an entity is the owner of a particular public key.
What is public key in digital certificate?
Public key. The receiver of the certificate uses the public key to decipher encrypted text that is sent by the certificate owner to verify its identity. A public key has a corresponding private key that encrypts the text. Certificate authority's distinguished name.
How do I find a public key from a certificate?
If for some reason, you have to use the openssl command prompt, just enter everything up to the ">". Then OpenSSL will print out the public key info to the screen. You can then copy this and paste it into a file called pubkey. pem.
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