What kind of certificates should be understood in relation to trusted sites and virtual proxies?

Understanding the types of certificates in relation to trusted sites and virtual proxies is crucial for maintaining secure connections within Qlik Sense environments. Third-party trusted certificates provide a level of reliability and assurance that the certificate has been validated by a recognized Certificate Authority (CA). This means that when clients connect to your Qlik Sense server, they can trust that their communications are secure and authenticated, significantly reducing the risk of man-in-the-middle attacks and ensuring a secure environment for data analysis.

These trusted certificates serve as a means of verifying the identity of the server and encrypting the data during transmission. By utilizing a certificate that is widely recognized and accepted by browser and client software, you enhance the overall security posture of your Qlik Sense applications, especially when hosted in environments requiring robustness against potential security threats.

Other types of certificates such as self-signed certificates may not be recognized by client browsers and applications, leading to trust issues. Expired certificates are also ineffective, as they cannot be used to establish a secure connection. Private certificates, while useful in certain contexts, typically lack the recognition needed to instill trust in external users or systems. Therefore, third-party trusted certificates are the optimal choice for successful implementation of secure communications in configurations involving trusted sites and virtual proxies.