Digital Trust Professional

Issued by DigiCert

The Digital Trust Professional certification program is designed to help you build a foundationalunderstanding of the core technologies that enable secure digital interactions. You’ll learn howDomain Name System (DNS), Transport Layer Security (TLS), and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)work together to establish and maintain digital trust.

Type Certification
Level Foundational
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This course introduces you to the core function of the Domain Name System—translating domain names into IP addresses—and why it’s essential to how the internet works. You’ll also explore how DNS supports security and digital trust, areas at the heart of DigiCert’s mission.
This course introduces you to the fundamentals of TLS (Transport Layer Security) and the evolving landscape of digital trust. In the first module, participants will explore how TLS secures online communications, examining its core pillars of identity, encryption, and integrity.
This course introduces the core concepts, components, and practices of Public Key Infrastructure, the foundation of digital trust. Learners explore why PKI is needed, how it delivers authentication, encryption, and integrity, and how it is implemented through private PKI design, certificate authorities, and key management.