Episode 42 — Certificate Management Fundamentals
This episode focuses on the role of digital certificates in securing cloud communications and verifying system identities. We cover the components of a certificate, including public and private keys, certificate authorities (CAs), and trust chains. You’ll learn how certificates enable encryption and authentication in protocols like TLS and HTTPS, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality in transit.
We also discuss best practices for certificate management, such as timely renewals, secure storage of private keys, and revocation processes. Mismanaged certificates can lead to service outages or vulnerabilities, so understanding their lifecycle is critical. In the Cloud+ exam, certificate questions test both conceptual understanding and practical handling procedures. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, which offers more prepcasts, books, and certificate management training materials.
