Certificate-based Authentication

Requiring a digital certificate in order to authenticate a user.

How it works

Certificate-based authentication is a security mechanism that uses digital certificates to verify the identity of a user, device, or server before granting access to a network or system. This method relies on a pair of cryptographic keys: a public key and a private key.

Considerations

• Private Key Protection: Ensure that private keys are securely stored and protected against unauthorized access.
• Certificate Revocation: Implement a robust process for revoking certificates if they are compromised or no longer needed.
• Man-in-the Middle Attacks: Use mutual authentication to mitigate the risk of these attacks.