Source: wikibot/offline-root-certificate-authority
= Offline root certificate authority
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An Offline Root Certificate Authority (Root CA) is a foundational component of a public key infrastructure (PKI) that is used to issue and manage digital certificates for secure communications and identity verification. The term "offline" refers to the fact that this Root CA is not connected to any network, including the internet, to enhance its security.