Specialized certificate types
Specialized certificates support use cases beyond TLS, including signing, identity verification, and regulatory compliance. These certificates are used where encryption alone is not sufficient and additional assurance or functionality is required.
CertCentral includes the following specialized certificate types:
Code signing certificates: verify the authenticity and integrity of software and confirm the identity of the publisher
Document signing certificates: ensure document authenticity and integrity and provide assurance that content has not been altered
Client certificates: support user authentication and enable secure access to systems and applications
S/MIME certificates: encrypt and digitally sign email communications
Verified Mark Certificates (VMC) and Common Mark Certificates (CMC): display verified brand logos in supported email clients
Regional or regulatory certificates: meet jurisdiction-specific requirements such as eIDAS, PSD2, or other compliance standards
What's next
Compare specialized certificate types to identify the right certificate for your use case