What is Certificate Pinning?

Certificate Pinning

Definition

A technique that binds an app to a specific server certificate to prevent man-in-the-middle (MiTM) attacks.

Real-World Examples

A secure messaging app uses certificate pinning to ensure it only communicates with its intended server, protecting against attackers intercepting the data.

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What does certificate pinning protect against in mobile apps?

Man-in-the-middle attacks (MiTM).