Signature Certificate

nouncandidate·updated May 9, 2026

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A public key certificate that contains a public key intended for verifying digital signatures rather than encrypting data or performing any other cryptographic functions.

Framework senses

3 senses across 3 frameworks

NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 21 senseview framework →

§1: A public key certificate that contains a public key intended for verifying digital signatures rather than encrypting data or performing any other cryptographic functions.

CNSSI-4009 (Glossary of Information Assurance Terms)1 senseview framework →

§1: A public key certificate that contains a public key intended for verifying digital signatures rather than encrypting data or performing any other cryptographic functions.

NIST SP 800-321 senseview framework →

§1: A public key certificate that contains a public key intended for verifying digital signatures rather than encrypting data or performing any other cryptographic functions.