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= Public key certificate
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A public key certificate, often referred to as a digital certificate, is an electronic document used to prove the ownership of a public key. It is part of a public key infrastructure (PKI) and serves several key functions: 1. **Identity Verification**: It binds a public key to an individual's or organization's identity. By doing so, it provides assurance that the public key in question belongs to the entity it claims to represent.