Root Certificate

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Definition(s):

A self-signed certificate, as defined by IETF RFC 5280, issued by a root CA. A root certificate is typically securely installed on systems so they can verify end-entity certificates they receive.
Source(s):
NIST SP 1800-16B under Root certificate
NIST SP 1800-16C
NIST SP 1800-16D under Root certificate

Glossary Comments

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