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Subscriber
Subscriber: An entity that (1) is the subject named or identified in a certificate issued to such an entity, and (2) holds a private key that corresponds to a…
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Definition
An entity that (1) is the subject named or identified in a certificate issued to such an entity, and (2) holds a private key that corresponds to a public key listed in that certificate.
Alternative Definitions
- Definition 2
A party who receives a credential or token from a CSP (Credentials Service Provider) and becomes a claimant in an authentication protocol. SOURCE: CNSSI-4009
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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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The Cyber Glossary
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