SSL Complete Guide 2021: HTTP to HTTPS - Certificate overview

The video tutorial provides an overview of cryptosystems based on asymmetric keys, focusing on digital certificates. It explains the components of a certificate, including owner information, signatures, and public keys. The tutorial discusses how signatures are created and used to build chains of trust, emphasizing the role of certification authorities. It also highlights the importance of public keys and the secrecy of private keys. The video concludes with a practical section on generating RSA keys and understanding HTTPS encryption.

Describe the difference between self-signed certificates and those issued by a certification authority.

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What is the primary purpose of a digital certificate?

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