Information Needed To Verify The Identity

• The primary responsibility of a certifying authority is to confirm the identity of the party requesting a digital certificate.
  • It must ensure that the identification information contained in the digital certificate is correct.

• Before issuing a digital certificate, a certifying authority requires identification information.
  • The extent of this information can vary with the identification assurance requirements of the digital certificate.
    • As a minimum it will require:
      • Name.
      • Address.
      • Organization.
    • Higher level server certificates may require:
      • Personal interview.
      • Financial audit.
      • Endorsement of a public notary.

Should I consider a self signing certificate?

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© 2006 John Michael Pierobon

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