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Exactly what I needed. thanks.
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What is the max length of a PKI certificate serial number? &nbsp;For PCI compliance, I need to store this number in a database on a per user basis. &nbsp;Can't find the info on it anywhere.<br />
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What is the max length of a PKI certificate serial number?  For PCI compliance, I need to store this number in a database on a per user basis.  Can't find the info on it anywhere.
Thanks.

What is the max length of a PKI certificate serial number?

Encryption is the process of encoding messages or information in such a way that only authorized parties can read it. In an encryption scheme, the intended communication information or message, referred to as plaintext, is encrypted using an encryption algorithm, generating ciphertext that can only be read if decrypted. For technical reasons, an encryption scheme usually uses a pseudo-random encryption key generated by an algorithm. An authorized recipient can easily decrypt the message with the key provided by the originator to recipients, but not to unauthorized interceptors.