Certificates for users and servers

Secure server and individual communications.

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Basic features

The CESNET Certification Authority (CESNET CA) is the core of our Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). It issues certificates to individuals, servers, and other entities. CESNET CA is accredited by EuGridPMA and is a member of IGTF.

The service is offered through CESNET CA or the Trusted Certificate Service (TCS) international project.

Service Options:

  • Trusted Certificate Service (TCS):

    • Issuance of eScience certificates for individuals
    • Issuance of server certificates
  • CESNET CA:

    • Issuance of certificates for individuals
    • Issuance of certificates for servers and services
    • Issuance of certificates for chip cards
    • Certification of registration offices
    • Certification of other certification authorities
  • Time Stamps (TSA):

The PKI service is available once the administrative contact person has been appointed and authenticated by a registration officer (in Prague, Brno, or Pilsen) or by a responsible staff member. Users may apply for certificates through authentication with the eduID.cz federation.

  • High reliability (policy, technology, processes, professionalism, independence).
  • Certificates to individuals and servers are available without any additional cost.

The service is available to CESNET Association members and connected organizations.

The service is provided at no extra cost.

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