Sending certificates to devices
A certificate is a digital document that binds the identity and public key of a certificate subject. Each certificate has a corresponding private key that is stored separately. A CA signs the certificate to verify that it can be trusted.
A device can use certificates to:
- Authenticate using SSL/TLS when it connects to web pages that use HTTPS
- Authenticate with a work messaging server
- Authenticate with a work Wi-Fi network or VPN
- Encrypt and sign email messages using S/MIME protection
Many certificates that are used for different purposes can be stored on a device. You can use certificate profiles to send client certificates and CA certificates to devices.