Primary definition
The collection of equipment, personnel, procedures and structures that are used by a Certification Authority to perform certificate issuance and revocation. (SP 800-32) (NISTIR)
Also known asCA Facility · Certification Authority Facility · CAF · Certification Facility
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The collection of equipment, personnel, procedures and structures that are used by a Certification Authority to perform certificate issuance and revocation. (SP 800-32) (NISTIR)
The Cyber Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Certification Authority Facility. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/certification-authority-facility
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