Keystore

Definitions

1. A protected file, service, or subsystem used to store cryptographic keys, certificates, or trust anchors. Keystores are common in Java, mobile platforms, cloud KMS integrations, and enterprise applications that need structured secret storage.

   In plain English: A protected storage location for cryptographic keys and certificates.

   Example: "The Android app moved its client certificate into the hardware-backed keystore instead of leaving it in app storage."

Related Terms

• Certificate Signing Request
• CSR
• Key Recovery
• Key Server
• Keychain
• Multi-Domain Certificate
• Peer Certificate
• Pre-Shared Key
• Recovery Key