Verifying a Certificate's Validity on Your Computer

When an application receives digitally signed or secured content from the Internet, such as HTTPS-secured websites or signed software, it must verify that the certificate used to secure the content, such as an SSL or code signing certificate, is valid.

Applications, such as Web browsers and operating systems, validate certificates using Certification Revocation Lists or the Online Certificate Status Protocol.

Verification Methods

Access to CRL and OCSP Services