Defined term

Subordinate Certification Authority

Subordinate Certification Authority: In a hierarchical PKI, a Certification Authority whose certificate signature key is certified by another CA, and whose…

📋 Single Source
Election Administration

Definition

In a hierarchical PKI, a Certification Authority whose certificate signature key is certified by another CA, and whose activities are constrained by that other CA. (SP 800-32; CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)

Sources

1
The Cyber Glossary
View Source

Continue Research

Browse the full glossary for adjacent terms, or subscribe for updates when definitions and sources are expanded.