Question

What is the faster way for browsers to obtain the revocation status of a digital certificate attached to a Web site?

Answer 1

Answer:

The fastest way to obtain the revocation status of digital certificate of the website is by using Online certificate Status Protocol (OSCP).

Explanation:

Online certificate status protocol is the protocol that help user to check and verify the digital certificate revocation status. This protocol is linked with the digital certificate issuance authority. Whenever someone want to verify the status of the digital certificate that is attached to access the website. The website administrator can send the request to OSCP handler to ensure the status of the certificate. The OSCP handler is connected through certificate issuance authority, send the detail to verify the status. After verifying the status, OSCP handler respond as certificate is valid or revoked to the concerned user.