Every AirDefense appliance comes with an AirDefense certificate. However, there are three other certificates available; each represents a different level of security.
The following table describes each of the certificate types:
| Certificate | Description |
|---|---|
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AirDefense Certificate |
The AirDefense certificate represents a minimal level of security. AirDefense ships the AirDefense appliance with a pre-installed security certificate. It is a working certificate that provides TLS encryption, but has not been verified and digitally signed by a root Certificate Authority (CA). The host name identified in the certificate will not match the actual host name of your AirDefense appliance. Unless the certificate meets all required criteria, you will receive one or more alert screens when you open a session with AirDefense. |
|
Self-Signed Certificate |
A self-signed certificate represents an intermediate level of security. A self-signed certificate (also called Tomcat Certificate) is a certificate that you must generate. In this certificate, you specify the host name of the AirDefense Server, but do not have the certificate verified and digitally signed by a root Certificate Authority. Unless the certificate meets all required criteria, you will receive one or more alert screens when you open a session with AirDefense. |
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Root-Signed Certificate |
A root-signed certificate represents a high level of security. A root-signed certificate is a public certificate that is verified by a root Certificate Authority (CA). This is a digitally-signed certificate that ensures the authenticity of the AirDefense Server. |
|
SSL Certificate |
A SSL certificate represents the highest level of security. SSL certificates create a secure connection between a client and a server. The client is usually a web browser transmitting private information over the Internet. The URL for SSL connections start with https:// instead of http://. |