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When communicating via TLS, the client initiates the handshake to the server and the server responds back with its certificate for identification. Which information is available on the server…

The correct answer is D. server name, trusted CA, and public key. The server certificate contains the public key of the server, information about the entity it was issued to (the server's identity), and the digital signature of the CA, confirming that the certificate was issued by a trusted authority. This information is crucial during the…

Submitted by eva_at· Mar 6, 2026Security Concepts

Question

When communicating via TLS, the client initiates the handshake to the server and the server responds back with its certificate for identification. Which information is available on the server certificate?

Options

  • Aserver name, trusted subordinate CA, and private key
  • Btrusted subordinate CA, public key, and cipher suites
  • Ctrusted CA name, cipher suites, and private key
  • Dserver name, trusted CA, and public key

How the community answered

(16 responses)
  • A
    6% (1)
  • B
    6% (1)
  • D
    88% (14)

Explanation

The server certificate contains the public key of the server, information about the entity it was issued to (the server's identity), and the digital signature of the CA, confirming that the certificate was issued by a trusted authority. This information is crucial during the TLS handshake process for authentication and secure communication establishment.

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#TLS certificates#public key#trusted CA#encryption

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