What is issuer certificate in SAP MFG-PCO - Plant Connectivity?

SAP Term: issuer certificate

• Component: MFG-PCO

• Component Name: Plant Connectivity

• Description: A certificate that is issued by a certificate authority.

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• Key Concepts: 
  An issuer certificate is a digital certificate used to authenticate the identity of the issuer of a message. It is used in the MFG-PCO Plant Connectivity component of SAP to ensure that messages sent from one system to another are from a trusted source. The issuer certificate is used to encrypt and sign messages, providing an additional layer of security. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The issuer certificate is used in the MFG-PCO Plant Connectivity component of SAP to authenticate the identity of the sender of a message. The certificate is used to encrypt and sign messages, providing an additional layer of security. To use the issuer certificate, it must first be installed on both systems that are sending and receiving messages. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When installing an issuer certificate, make sure that it is installed on both systems that are sending and receiving messages. This will ensure that all messages sent between the two systems are secure and authenticated. Additionally, make sure that the issuer certificate is kept up-to-date with any changes in security protocols or encryption algorithms. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The issuer certificate is part of a larger security system known as Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). PKI is a system of digital certificates, encryption algorithms, and other security protocols used to authenticate and secure digital communications. For more information on PKI and how it works with SAP, please refer to the SAP Help Portal.