A public-key certificate scheme alone does not provide the necessary security to authenticate the public key.

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A public-key certificate scheme includes a third-party certification authority that verifies the identity of the certificate holder, ensuring that the public key belongs to the intended party. This process provides the necessary security to authenticate the public key. Without this verification, there is no guarantee that the public key belongs to a trusted entity.

A Public-Key Certificate Scheme Alone Does Not Provide the Necessary