Zertifikatsstatusprüfung
A Zertifikatsstatusprüfung, commonly known as a certificate status check, is a process used to verify the current validity and status of a digital certificate. Digital certificates are essential components in public key infrastructure (PKI) systems, used to authenticate entities such as websites, servers, or individuals by binding their public keys to their identities. The status check ensures that the certificate has not been revoked, expired, or compromised.
The process typically involves querying a certificate revocation list (CRL) or using the Online Certificate Status
This verification is particularly important in secure protocols like HTTPS, where certificates authenticate websites to users’
The process is automated in most modern systems, such as web browsers, email clients, and VPNs, ensuring