Active Directory Certificate Services

Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS) = A Microsoft service that provides a framework for issuing and managing digital certificates used in identity authentication and encryption.
Certificate authority (CA) = A trusted entity that issues and manages digital certificates to verify the identity of users, devices, and services.
Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) = A set of roles, policies, and procedures used to create, manage, distribute, and revoke digital certificates for secure communication.
Digital certificate = An electronic document used to prove ownership of a public key and establish trust for encrypted communication.
SSL/TLS certificates = Digital certificates used to secure communication channels over the internet, ensuring encrypted and authenticated connections.
Private key = A secret cryptographic key used for decryption in public key encryption, kept confidential by the certificate holder.
Public key = A cryptographic key that is shared publicly to encrypt data or verify digital signatures.
Certificate revocation = The process of invalidating a certificate before its expiration due to compromise or other reasons.
Enrollment = The process of requesting and obtaining a digital certificate from a certificate authority.
Web enrollment = A method of submitting certificate requests through a web-based interface for easier access and management.
Certificate templates = Predefined configurations for issuing certificates based on specific needs or policies.
Smart card = A physical device used for storing digital certificates and enabling two-factor authentication.
Encryption = The process of converting data into a secure format to prevent unauthorized access, often facilitated by digital certificates.
Key pair = A pair of cryptographic keys (public and private) used for secure communication and digital signature verification.
ADCS administration = The process of configuring and managing Active Directory Certificate Services, including certificate issuance and revocation.
Secure email = Using digital certificates to encrypt and sign email communications for confidentiality and integrity.

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