PKCS #7 Certificate
General Information
| Title | P7B File Extension |
| Extension | .p7b |
| Full Form | PKCS #7 Certificate |
| File Type | Certificate File |
| Developer | RSA Laboratories |
| MIME Type | application/x-pkcs7-certificates |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store certificates |
| Additional Functions | Certificate chaining |
| Features | Binary format, Encoded |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High security |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | No |
Use Cases
| Secure email | Yes |
| SSL/TLS | Yes |
| Software Signing | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Certificate tampering |
| Best Practices | Validation, Secure storage |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1993 |
| Latest Update | Varies by software |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .pfx, .cer, .crt, .der |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft Management Console |
Included with OS | Windows |
 OpenSSL |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD, Solaris |
 Keychain Access |
Included with OS | Mac |