What is certificate request in SAP BC-SEC - Security?

SAP Term: certificate request

• Component: BC-SEC

• Component Name: Security

• Description: A request for a Certification Authority CA to issue a public-key certificate to a user or component. If the information contained in the certificate request adheres to the CA's issuing policies, then the CA digitally signs a public-key certificate that it sends back to the requester. The format of a certificate request is specified in the Public Key Cryptographic Standard #10 PKCS #10.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A certificate request is a request for a digital certificate from a certification authority (CA). It is used to authenticate the identity of the user or system that is requesting the certificate. The certificate request contains information about the user or system, such as their name, email address, and public key. The CA then verifies the information and issues a digital certificate that can be used to authenticate the user or system. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP BC-SEC Security, a certificate request is used to obtain a digital certificate from a CA. The user or system must first generate a certificate request containing their name, email address, and public key. This request is then sent to the CA, which verifies the information and issues a digital certificate. The digital certificate can then be used to authenticate the user or system. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When generating a certificate request, make sure to include all of the necessary information such as your name, email address, and public key. This will ensure that your request is processed quickly and accurately by the CA. Additionally, make sure to keep your digital certificate secure and only share it with trusted parties. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on SAP BC-SEC Security and how to generate a certificate request, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/BC_SEC_SECURITY/latest/en-US