Digital certificate
Lleida.net's digital certificates empower your online presence with enhanced security and authenticity, providing the utmost trust by adhering to your country's regulations.
What is a digital certificate?
Digital certificates are electronic files that serve as the gatekeepers of identity for both individuals and organizations. They're instrumental in user authentication and data encryption, guaranteeing the security of your data and preventing unauthorized alterations.
Unlocking the benefits of digital certificates
Digital certificates offer security for seamless operations in fully digital environments. With cloud integrations and mobile app compatibility, their usage is now simple and user-friendly
Enhanced security
Using a digital certificate is vital for safeguarding sensitive data against unauthorized access. These certificates facilitate data encryption, guaranteeing that only those with the private key can access and decipher the information. .
Streamlined authentication:
Digital certificates facilitate user identity verification as they are issued to specific individuals or organizations, incorporating a unique identifier for the certificate holder.
Optimised efficiency
Enhance your operational efficiency by electronically signing documents using digital certificates.Decrease your reliance on paper transactions, enhancing the efficiency of your workflows.
Building trust
Cultivate trust between businesses and their clients by providing a method for companies to demonstrate their identity to customers. This instills confidence in their operations..
Secure online communication
Utilise digital certificates to encrypt emails and other online communications, shielding sensitive information from unauthorized interception
Electronic document signing
By digitally signing a document with a digital certificate, you can rest assured of the document's authenticity and the identity of the signatory
Access to secure websites
Digital certificates are instrumental in accessing secure websites, particularly those employing HTTPS. This assures users that they are connecting to the correct website and that their data remains confidential and secure.
How do digital certificates work?
- Digital certificates are issued by trusted third parties known as certification authorities (CAs).
- When you get a digital certificate, the Certification Authority (in this instance, Lleida.net) will validate your identity and issue a file containing your public key.
- Your public key is used for data encryption, while your private key is employed for decryption.
Available Formats
Digital certificates can come in different formats to suit subscriber’s needs. The format of the digital certificate, when used for electronic signatures, determines whether it is considered advanced or qualified.
Advanced electronic signature
Software
Digital certificate that is stored in a computer file with the p12 extension .
Qualified electronic signature
Cloud-based
Cloud-stored and managed digital certificate.
Centralised in Lleida.net Wallet
Lleida.net Wallet enhances user identification and document signing by utilizing your smartphone.
Smart card security
The digital certificate is stored on a smart card.
Portable USB drive
Your digital certificate information is protected with a PIN and conveniently stored on a USB drive. These drives are portable and user-friendly, ideal for on-the-go authentication and security.
Why are digital certificates vital?
Digital certificates are essential for businesses and individuals requiring secure online transactions. Examples include:
E-commerce: Safeguarding online payments.
Government services: Accessing government websites and signing electronic documents.
Healthcare: Securely storing and transferring patient records.
Businesses: Ensuring secure file exchanges and other corporate applications.
How to get a digital certificate?