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Certification Authority (CA)

Certification Authority (CA): An entity authorized to create, sign, issue, and revoke public key certificates.

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An entity authorized to create, sign, issue, and revoke public key certificates.

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Definition 2

A trusted entity that issues and revokes public key certificates. (FIPS 201) (NISTIR)

Source: The Cyber GlossaryType: external
Definition 3

An organization that issues DIGITAL CERTIFICATES upon confirming the identity of the person requesting a certificate.

Source: Electronic Voting GlossaryType: external

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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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The Cyber Glossary
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Electronic Voting Glossary
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