Microsoft Certificate Templates

A comprehensive guide to all certificate templates available in Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS).

User and Authentication

Templates for securing user identities and authentication processes.

User

Used for client authentication, secure email, and document signing.

Common Uses:

Client authentication
Secure email (S/MIME)
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Security Considerations:

Ensure proper user validation before issuance...

Smartcard Logon

Used for smart card-based user authentication.

Common Uses:

Smart card logon
Client authentication

Security Considerations:

Require in-person identity verification...