Description: The Revocation Framework is a structured approach to managing the revocation of certificates within the Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). This framework enables organizations and entities to efficiently manage the validity of digital certificates, ensuring that those that have been compromised or are no longer needed are effectively revoked. Revocation of certificates is crucial for maintaining security and trust in digital communications, as a revoked certificate should not be used to authenticate identities or encrypt information. The Revocation Framework establishes procedures and policies that guide how revocation should be carried out, including the issuance of Certificate Revocation Lists (CRLs) and the use of protocols such as Online Certificate Status Protocol (OCSP) to verify the status of a certificate in real-time. This approach helps prevent the misuse of compromised certificates and provides a mechanism for users and systems to verify the validity of the certificates they are using, thereby contributing to the integrity and security of digital transactions.
