How does a certificate authority impact security?

The correct answer is D. It validates the domain identity of the SSL certificate. A certificate authority is a computer or entity that creates and issues digital certificates. CA do not "authenticate" it validates. "D" is wrong because The digital certificate validate a user. CA --> DC --> user, server or whatever.

Submitted by packet_pusher· Mar 6, 2026Security Concepts

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AIt validates client identity when communicating with the server.
BIt authenticates client identity when requesting an SSL certificate.
CIt authenticates domain identity when requesting an SSL certificate.
DIt validates the domain identity of the SSL certificate.

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A
3% (1)
B
3% (1)
C
9% (3)
D
85% (28)

Explanation

A certificate authority is a computer or entity that creates and issues digital certificates. CA do not "authenticate" it validates. "D" is wrong because The digital certificate validate a user. CA --> DC --> user, server or whatever.

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#Certificate Authority#SSL/TLS#PKI#digital certificates

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