Challenges and Issues in the Use of Certificate Formats in Modern Information Systems: Pathways to Enhancing Cybersecurity
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https://doi.org/10.36910/4293-52779-2025-17-02-09Keywords:
digital certificate, data formats, information security, authentication, cryptographyAbstract
This article provides an overview of the main digital certificate data formats used to ensure information security and authentication in computer networks. In particular, it examines the most common formats – X.509, PGP, OpenPGP, PKCS – their structure, areas of application, advantages, and disadvantages. The study analyzes how different formats affect compatibility between software tools and presents examples of each format's use in modern security systems. The material may be useful for cybersecurity professionals, system administrators, and software developers working with certificates.
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