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Root Certificate FAQ

Frequently asked questions regarding the CSU San Bernardino Root Certificate

Q: What is the CSU San Bernardino Root Certificate?

A: The CSU San Bernardino Root Certificate is a trusted file you install to verify certificates. If a certificate is signed by the Root Certificate, you can trust the web site you're connecting to is an official CSU San Bernardino web site and not an impostor. Download and Install Instructions

   

 

   

Q: What is a web certificate (or SSL certificate or x.509 certificate, etc..)?

A: Certificates are used by computers as a form of identification, just as your Coyote OneCard is used for identification.

   

Q: What is a CA or Certificate Authority?

A: Certificate Authorities issue certificates in much the same way that Coyote OneCards are issued. Once an identity has been verified, a certificate is issued to that identity.

   
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