Multi-Domain Certificate

Noun · Security & Infosec

Definitions

  1. A digital certificate that covers more than one domain name, usually by listing multiple subject alternative names in the certificate. Multi-domain certificates simplify some deployments but can increase blast radius if one private key protects many public-facing names.

    In plain English: A certificate that is valid for multiple domain names.

    Example: "The team split the giant multi-domain certificate after realizing a single key compromise would affect dozens of customer portals."

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