SSL Complete Guide 2021: HTTP to HTTPS - How Chain of Trust is Built

The video tutorial explains the structure and function of certificate chains, starting with the root Certificate Authority (CA), followed by intermediate CAs, and ending with end user certificates. It details how each certificate is signed, emphasizing the importance of private keys and the secure signing process. The tutorial also covers the role of Certificate Signing Requests (CSRs) and the trust relationship established through the chain of certificates. The video concludes with a brief mention of the next topic, which is certificate verification.

Describe the process of how an intermediate CA signs a certificate.

What is the significance of the private key in the certificate signing process?

How does the chain of trust begin and end in a public key infrastructure?