The ____ function is a subordinate entity designed to handle specific CA tasks such as processing certificate requests and authenticating users.
A) Registration Authority
B) Certificate Authority
C) Repudiation Authority
D) Intermediate Authority

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The Registration Authority (RA) is a subordinate entity within a public key infrastructure (PKI) that handles specific tasks such as processing certificate requests and authenticating users. The RA works closely with the Certificate Authority (CA) to verify the identity of the requestor, and then sends the request to the CA for approval and issuance of a digital certificate. The RA is responsible for enforcing the security policies set by the CA and maintaining the accuracy of the data in the digital certificates. The Repudiation Authority (RAu) and Intermediate Authority (IA) are not directly involved in handling specific CA tasks.

The ____ Function Is a Subordinate Entity Designed to Handle