Authorization certificate

In computer security, an attribute certificate, or authorization certificate (AC) is a digital document containing attributes associated to the holder by the issuer. When the associated attributes are mainly used for authorization purpose, AC is called authorization certificate. AC is standardized in X.509. further specifies the usage for authorization purpose in the Internet.

Authorization certificate

In computer security, an attribute certificate, or authorization certificate (AC) is a digital document containing attributes associated to the holder by the issuer. When the associated attributes are mainly used for authorization purpose, AC is called authorization certificate. AC is standardized in X.509. further specifies the usage for authorization purpose in the Internet.