What is 'subject alternative name' in SAP BC-SEC - Security?

subject alternative name - Overview

• Component: BC-SEC

• Component Name: Security

• Description: In public key infrastructure, the subject alternative name SAN is an extension of X.509 certificate enabling the certificate issuer to associate additional identities with the subject of a certificate.

subject alternative name - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Subject Alternative Name (SAN) is a security feature in SAP BC-SEC Security that allows users to assign multiple names to a single certificate. This allows for greater flexibility when authenticating users and devices, as the same certificate can be used for multiple purposes. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use SAN, the user must first create a certificate with multiple names. This can be done by using the SAP Certificate Manager or by using an external Certificate Authority. Once the certificate is created, it can be used to authenticate users and devices. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a certificate with multiple names, it is important to ensure that all of the names are valid and that they are all associated with the same user or device. This will ensure that authentication is successful. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on SAN, please refer to the SAP BC-SEC Security documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide more detailed information on how to use SAN in SAP BC-SEC Security.