Defined term
Root Certification Authority
Root Certification Authority: In a hierarchical Public Key Infrastructure, the Certification Authority whose public key serves as the most trusted datum…
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In a hierarchical Public Key Infrastructure, the Certification Authority whose public key serves as the most trusted datum (i.e., the beginning of trust paths) for a security domain. (SP 800-32; CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)
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