FAQ Category: End-to-End Data Protection
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Cryptographic Credential-Free Authentication
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How Is Circle Access CCFA Different than Using an X.509 Certificate for Email?
The architecture and approach of Circle Access differs from a certificates in several significant ways. There are two common use cases for X.509 certificates: securing emails and; securing authentication for access to Web server. We will focus here on securing email. Securing Email 1. X.509 certificates tie identity to an email address whereas Circle ties […]
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What is the difference between Circle DLT versus Blockchain?
"Blockchain" and "Distributed Ledger Technology" (or "DLT") are too very big buzzwords today that are often misunderstood, or misused. Here is where Circle fits. A Simple Definition to Blockchain Technology Blockchain is a decentralized, distributed and often public database type where data is saved in blocks, such that the hashcode present in any block is […]
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How does a Secure Capsule compare to an X.509 certificate
A cert, like X.509, binds an identity to a device; whereas a circle tie is linked to a mobile device via the application. The same cert (and, unless exceptional steps are taken, it must be used on every device generating or reading email for that email address) may be used on many devices. As a […]
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How Is Circle Guard Different than Using an X.509 Certificate for Email?
The architecture and approach of Circle Access differs from a certificates in several significant ways. There are two common use cases for X.509 certificates: securing emails and securing authentication for access to Web server. We will focus here on securing email. Securing Email 1. X.509 certificates tie identity to an email address whereas Circle ties […]
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What is the difference between Circle DLT versus Blockchain?
"Blockchain" and "Distributed Ledger Technology" (or "DLT") are too very big buzzwords today that are often misunderstood, or misused. Here is where Circle fits. A Simple Definition to Blockchain Technology Blockchain is a decentralized, distributed and often public database type where data is saved in blocks, such that the hashcode present in any block is […]
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What does it mean when I get the error "Object reference not set to an instance of an object"
This error is due to an issue with the Authentication likely on the server side. This issue can commonly be attributed to an improperly defined API key. To fix this, navigate to your config.php file in your site project files. And keep note of your API Keys. Next, Login to your Circle Console at https://console.gocircle.ai/dashboard/web/login […]
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