Self-Signed Certificate - Definition or Meaning

Self-Signed Certificate

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Definition of “Self-Signed Certificate” :

A “Self-Signed Certificate” is a digital certificate that is not signed by a trusted Certificate Authority (CA). Instead, it’s signed by the entity it represents, such as a person or organization. It’s often used for testing purposes or within private networks.

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