Our official documents, policies and published resources. Every document is available as a PDF, with full version history.
A Key Lifecycle and Termination Policy defines how cryptographic keys are securely created, managed, stored, used, rotated, and ultimately retired or destroyed within an organization. It ensures that keys are protected throughout their lifecycle, used only for their intended purpose, and properly revoked or disposed of when no longer needed, reducing the risk of unauthorized access or data compromise.
A Certificate Policy is a formal document that defines the rules, requirements, and standards governing the issuance, management, and use of digital certificates within an organization or system. It outlines the level of trust associated with certificates, the responsibilities of involved parties, and the security controls that must be followed to ensure authenticity, integrity, and confidentiality in digital communications.