CompTIA Security+ Question G-16

When reviewing a digital certificate for accuracy, which of the following would Matt, a security administrator, focus on to determine who affirms the identity of the certificate owner?

A. Trust models
B. CRL
C. CA
D. Recovery agent

Answer: C

Explanation:
A certificate authority (CA) is an organization that is responsible for issuing, revoking, and distributing certificates. The CA affirms the identity of the certificate owner.