What are digital certificates?
A digital certificate is a pair of files on your computer that you can use to create the digital equivalent of handwritten signatures and sealed envelopes. Each pair of files is divided into two parts: the ‘,FULLHTML,’TEST’,HEIGHT,-3,ABOVE,DELAY,250);” onmouseout=”return nd();”>public key and the ‘,FULLHTML,’TEST’,HEIGHT,-3,ABOVE,DELAY,250);” onmouseout=”return nd();”>private key. The public key is the portion that is shared; the private key is the portion that you, and only you, should have access to. Your computer and programs understand how to share only the public portion of your keys so that others can see them, while still keeping your private keys secure. For example, when sending an e-mail message, you can digitally sign the message by attaching your digital certificate. Once they receive the message, recipients can verify that it came from you by viewing the small attachment on the e-mail, which contains your public key information. This protects you from people who might try
