Encryption Certificate
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- A certificate containing a public key that is used to encrypt electronic messages, files, documents, or data transmissions, or to establish or exchange a session key for these same purposes.
NIST - Cite This Source - This Definition - Applicant, CA (certification authority), Certificate Management Authority (CMA), Certificate Policy (CP), Certificate-Related Information, Certification Agent, Certification Authority Facility, Certification Practice Statement (CPS), CRL (Certificate Revocation List), cross-certificate, Dual-Use Certificate, Duration, Intermediate Certification Authority (CA), Re-key (a certificate), Renew (a certificate), Repository, Revoke a Certificate, Subordinate Certification Authority (CA), Superior Certification Authority (CA), Update (a Certificate), X.509 Certificate, X.509 Public Key Certificate