Digital Certificates

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 uses digital certificates to authenticate clients and servers on the Web and to ensure secure browser communications. Read this chapter to learn about certificates and about how to configure settings for the certificates you trust.

In This Chapter

Understanding Digital Certificates

Using Digital Certificates

See Also

• For more information about configuring security zones and permission-based security, see Chapter 7, "Security Zones and Permission-Based Security for Microsoft Virtual Machine."
• For more information about Internet Explorer features that help ensure user privacy, see Chapter 8, "Content Ratings and User Privacy."
• For more information about planning for user security and privacy before Internet Explorer installation, see Chapter 9, "Planning the Deployment."
• For more information about digitally signing packages, see Chapter 12, "Preparing for the IEAK."
• For more information about using the Internet Explorer Customization wizard to preconfigure security settings, see Chapter 15, "Running the Internet Explorer Customization Wizard."
• For more information about using the IEAK Profile Manager to preconfigure security settings, see Chapter 22, "Keeping Programs Updated."