Manual Certificate Management
Manual Certificate Management refers to the process of manually handling the lifecycle of digital certificates, such as SSL/TLS certificates, including their generation, installation, renewal, and revocation. This involves using command-line tools, configuration files, and manual interventions to ensure secure communications between systems. It is a foundational skill in cybersecurity and system administration for maintaining trust and encryption in networked applications.
Developers should learn Manual Certificate Management when working in environments where automated tools are unavailable or when fine-grained control over certificate processes is required, such as in legacy systems, custom deployments, or security-sensitive applications. It is essential for tasks like setting up HTTPS on web servers, securing internal communications, and debugging certificate-related issues, providing a deep understanding of public key infrastructure (PKI) principles.