Scope & process
Certificate lifecycle governance
This framework outlines how certificate requests may be reviewed, how issued certificates are managed, and how changes to certificate status are documented. The applicable certificate profile and service terms determine the exact requirements for any specific program.
Core stages
- Review request information against the applicable eligibility and validation requirements.
- Approve or decline a request and record the basis for the decision.
- Manage certificate validity, renewal, suspension, or revocation under the relevant policy.
- Provide a channel to report suspected errors, compromise, or incorrect certificate information.
Use the applicable policy.
This overview does not itself issue a certificate or guarantee a particular trust status. Review the certificate policy and service terms before relying on a certificate.
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