What is client certificate authentication in SAP MOB-CLD - SAP Mobile Cloud?

SAP Term: client certificate authentication

• Component: MOB-CLD

• Component Name: SAP Mobile Cloud

• Description: A client certificate trusted by back-end systems and signed by a SAP HANA Cloud Platform mobile services certification authority CA.

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• Key Concepts:
  Client certificate authentication is a type of authentication used in SAP Mobile Cloud. It is a secure way to authenticate users by using digital certificates that are stored on the user’s device. The certificates are used to verify the identity of the user and provide access to the system.
  
  How to use it:
  In order to use client certificate authentication, the user must first obtain a digital certificate from a trusted Certificate Authority (CA). The certificate must then be installed on the user’s device. Once the certificate is installed, the user can then use it to authenticate with SAP Mobile Cloud.
  
  Tips & Tricks:
  It is important to ensure that the digital certificate is kept secure and not shared with anyone else. Additionally, it is important to keep the certificate up-to-date and renew it when necessary.
  
  Related Information:
  Client certificate authentication is similar to two-factor authentication, which also uses digital certificates for authentication. Additionally, client certificate authentication can be used in conjunction with other authentication methods such as username/password or biometric authentication.