From c3658569438b5f5641ae6de7abcbd93217429d31 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Heiko Schaefer Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2023 20:44:10 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] add link anchor --- book/source/08-signing_components.md | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/book/source/08-signing_components.md b/book/source/08-signing_components.md index 71b9d92..4ea5194 100644 --- a/book/source/08-signing_components.md +++ b/book/source/08-signing_components.md @@ -66,6 +66,7 @@ In another instance: - *When issued as a self-signature*, a [direct key signature](https://www.ietf.org/archive/id/draft-ietf-openpgp-crypto-refresh-12.html#name-direct-key-signature-type-i) sets preferences and advertises features applicable to the entire certificate. - *When issued by a third party*, especially when it carries a [trust signature](https://www.ietf.org/archive/id/draft-ietf-openpgp-crypto-refresh-12.html#name-trust-signature) subpacket, a similar direct key signature delegates trust to the signed certificate. This may designate the signed certificate as a trust root within the issuer's Web of Trust. +(binding_sigs)= ## Self-signatures in certificate formation and management Self-signatures play a crucial role in forming and managing the structure of OpenPGP certificates. These act as *binding signatures*, joining components and embedding metadata.