Certificate Types in ACM
To work closely with ACM, you need to have an understanding of the different types of certificates that the service uses. The SSL/TLS certificate is a digital security certificate that provides secure, encrypted communication over the internet. This certificate is primarily used to establish a secure connection between a client (e.g., a web browser) and a server (e.g., a website) or between servers. Security certificates are crucial to ensure data privacy and integrity during online transactions, data transfers, and other sensitive communications.
A CA, such as ACM, is responsible for issuing and digitally signing SSL/TLS certificates. They establish trust in the certificates they issue, ensuring that users can rely on their authenticity.
ACM supports three primary types of security certificates:
- Public certificates: Public certificates are used to secure websites and other publicly accessible web applications. They are issued by a public CA and...
