A.8. Certificate Management
Certificates are currently the top-shelf method of proving identity. However, it is important to stress that identity proof (such as authentication) is the only purpose of certificates. Certificates in no way provide proof of reliability, trustworthiness, compatibility, or benevolence of an entity. The only proof provided by a certificate is the identity of that entity. It is a separate and distinct choice to trust in an entity once you know who they are. Certificates are used as the primary means of identity proof on the Internet for e-commerce and resource download sites. However, too many people associate having a certificate with some type of proof of goodness. This is an absolutely incorrect assumption.
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