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Description

AWS Certificate Manager is a service designed to simplify the provisioning, management, and deployment of both public and private Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS) certificates for various AWS services and your internal connected systems. These SSL/TLS certificates play a critical role in securing network communications and verifying the identity of websites on the Internet, as well as resources within private networks. By using AWS Certificate Manager, you can eliminate the cumbersome manual tasks associated with purchasing, uploading, and renewing SSL/TLS certificates. As industry-standard protocols, SSL and its successor TLS are essential for encrypting data transmitted over networks and validating the identity of websites online. Additionally, SSL/TLS ensures that sensitive information remains encrypted during transit and provides authentication through the use of SSL/TLS certificates, which help establish a secure connection between browsers, applications, and your site. This service not only enhances security but also streamlines the certificate management process, allowing you to focus on your core business activities.

Description

This document outlines the features of Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) within Windows Server® 2012. AD CS serves as the server role designed to establish a public key infrastructure (PKI), enabling your organization to utilize public key cryptography, digital certificates, and digital signatures. The services offered by AD CS can be tailored for issuing and managing digital certificates, which are essential for software security systems leveraging public key technologies. These digital certificates facilitate the encryption and digital signing of electronic documents and messages, ensuring secure communication. Additionally, they play a crucial role in authenticating computer, user, or device accounts across the network. By employing AD CS, you can significantly boost security measures by linking the identity of individuals, devices, or services to their corresponding private keys. Furthermore, AD CS provides a reliable, cost-effective, and efficient mechanism for overseeing the distribution and utilization of certificates, thereby enhancing overall security within your organization’s infrastructure. Ultimately, implementing AD CS can lead to improved trust and integrity in digital communications.