What is public-key certificate in SAP BC-SEC - Security?

SAP Term: public-key certificate

• Component: BC-SEC

• Component Name: Security

• Description: A digital document that acts as a user's digital identification card. The public-key certificate also known as an X.509 client certificate is based on the X.509 format, which is an Internet standard developed by the International Telecommunication Union ITU. Public-key certificates contain the public part of a user's public-key information and are used for authentication purposes and for verifying digital signatures. A Certification Authority CA guarantees the certificate owner's identity and approves or issues the certificate to the user.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A public-key certificate is a digital document used to authenticate the identity of a user or device. It is issued by a trusted third-party, such as a Certificate Authority (CA), and contains the public key of the user or device, along with other information such as the identity of the user or device, the validity period of the certificate, and the digital signature of the CA. In SAP BC-SEC Security, public-key certificates are used to authenticate users and devices in order to ensure secure communication. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use public-key certificates in SAP BC-SEC Security, you must first obtain a certificate from a trusted third-party CA. Once you have obtained the certificate, you can then install it on your system and configure it for use in SAP BC-SEC Security. This will allow you to authenticate users and devices securely. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When obtaining a public-key certificate for use in SAP BC-SEC Security, make sure that you choose a CA that is trusted by SAP. Additionally, make sure that you keep your certificate up to date by renewing it before it expires. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on public-key certificates and how to use them in SAP BC-SEC Security, please refer to the official SAP documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_BC_SECURITY/latest/en-US.