Certification Practice Statement
ID: certification-practice-statement
A Certification Practice Statement (CPS) is a formal document that outlines the practices and policies that a Certification Authority (CA) follows to issue digital certificates. It serves as a crucial part of a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and contains detailed information about the processes related to the management of digital certificates. Key components that are typically included in a CPS include: 1. **Certificate Lifecycle Management**: Details the processes regarding the issuance, renewal, revocation, and expiration of certificates.
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