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

SAP Term: digital certificate

• Component: BC-SEC

• Component Name: Security

• Description: An electronic "identity card" that establishes a user's credentials when doing business or other transactions on the Web. It is issued by a certification authority CA and contains name, serial number, expiration date, a copy of the certificate holder's public key used for encrypting and decrypting messages and digital signatures, and the digital signature of the certificate-issuing authority so that a recipient can verify that the certificate is real.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A digital certificate is a type of electronic document used to prove the identity of an individual or organization. It is issued by a certification authority (CA) and contains information such as the name of the certificate holder, the public key, and the digital signature of the CA. In SAP, digital certificates are used to authenticate users and secure communication between systems. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP, digital certificates are used to authenticate users and secure communication between systems. To use a digital certificate, the user must first obtain one from a certification authority. Once obtained, the user can then install the certificate on their system and use it to authenticate themselves when logging into SAP or when communicating with other systems. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When obtaining a digital certificate, make sure to choose one that is compatible with SAP. Additionally, make sure to keep your certificate up-to-date by renewing it before it expires. Finally, make sure to back up your certificate in case you need to reinstall it on another system. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on digital certificates in SAP, please refer to the official documentation in the BC-SEC Security component of SAP Help Portal. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide more detailed information on how to use digital certificates in SAP.