Recognizing that, when a CA in one domain certifies a CA in another domain, a particular certificate policy in the second domain may be considered by the authority of the first domain to be equivalent (but not necessarily identical in all respects) to a particular certificate policy in the first domain. (SP 800-15) (NISTIR)
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Recognizing that, when a CA in one domain certifies a CA in another domain, a particular certificate policy in the second domain may be considered by the authority of the first domain to be equivalent (but not necessarily identical in all respects) to a particular certificate policy in the first domain. (SP 800-15) (NISTIR)
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Policy Mapping. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/policy-mapping
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