SecurityXerox ® WorkCentre® 4265 Multifunction Printer 73System Administrator GuideSecurity CertificatesA digital certificate is a file that contains data used to verify the identity of the client or server in anetwork transaction. A certificate also contains a public key used to create and verify digital signatures.One device proves its identity to another by presenting a certificate trusted by the other device. Or, thedevice can present a certificate signed by a trusted third party and a digital signature proving itsownership of the certificate.A digital certificate includes the following data:• Information about the owner of the certificate• The certificate serial number and expiration date• The name and digital signature of the certificate authority (CA) that issued the certificate• A public key• A purpose defining how the certificate and public key can be usedThere are three types of certificates:• A Device Certificate is a certificate for which the printer has a private key. The purpose specified inthe certificate allows it to be used to prove identity.• A CA Certificate is a certificate with authority to sign other certificates.• A Trusted Certificate is a self-signed certificate from another device that you want to trust.Machine Digital CertificateA digital certificate is a file that contains data used to verify the identity of the client or server in anetwork transaction. A certificate also contains a public key used to create and verify digital signatures.One device proves its identity to another by presenting a certificate trusted by the other device. Or, thedevice can present a certificate signed by a trusted third party and a digital signature proving itsownership of the certificate.Creating a Certificate1. In CentreWare Internet Services, click Properties > Security.2. Click Machine Digital Certificate.3. Click Create New Certificate, then select an option.4. Click Continue.5. For the selected certificate type, complete the fields.6. Click Apply.
