An Intermediate CA is a Certificate Authority that is subordinate to a Root CA or another Intermediate CA. It is used to issue certificates on behalf of the Root CA, protecting the Root CA from exposure.
What is an Intermediate CA?
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Last updated 2026-04-14 UTC.
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