What is the main function of a Digital Certificate in secure online communication?

Options

  • A. To bind a public key with the identity of its owner
  • B. To increase the Internet bandwidth
  • C. To store a users password in plain text
  • D. More than one of the above
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

A. To bind a public key with the identity of its owner

Detailed Explanation

A digital certificate is an electronic document issued by a trusted Certificate Authority. It helps establish the identity of an entity and associates that identity with its public key.