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What if the certifying authority's key is lost or compromised?

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What if the certifying authority's key is lost or compromised?..

Answer / Devki Nandan Sharma

If a certifying authority's private key is lost or compromised, it can potentially undermine the trust in all digital certificates issued by that authority. To mitigate this risk, backup and secure key management practices are essential.

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