Introduction to Niagara 4 Certificates
Certificates play a critical role in securing communication within Niagara Framework. They are electronic documents that use digital signatures to bind a public key with an identity, whether that’s a person, device, or organization. Their primary purpose is to verify the identity of a server so that all data exchanged can be trusted and protected.
At the core of this system is the RootCA Certificate, which acts as the anchor for the entire trust chain. This certificate must be installed on all participating hosts, stations, and browsers. Alongside this, the Server Certificate ensures encrypted communication between the Niagara server and web clients via HTTPS, using a Public Key for accessibility and a Private Key for secure data exchange.
By implementing certificates, Niagara guarantees that all communication remains encrypted, safeguarding against interception and malicious attacks, while also preventing browser warnings about insecure connections.
Here is a PDF document that you can use to help you understand certificates core clearly and how to configure them in real world scenarios.
N4_Certificates.pdf
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