How Signex processes your certificate
Step by step: what happens in the browser, what reaches the server, and why the private key stays with you.
Browser asks for a passphrase
node-forge decrypts ASN.1 locally
Public fields are extracted
Only public fields are sent to the server
Certificate is linked to profile
| Criterion | Signex | NCALayer | Typical cloud service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Where the key lives | User browser | User computer | Often reaches the server |
| Installation | No | Yes | Usually no |
| API | REST API and OpenAPI | No product API | Depends on service |
| Expiry tracking | Yes | No | Depends on service |