x509certificatecollection vs array vs list of, byte array etc

Question

Hello all

Is there any recommendation to store X509Certificate2 s inside X509Certificate2Collection rather than an array / a List of or other type of regular collection? OR in byte arrays?

I mean is there any known security issues that caused by storing in the other types rather than X509Certificate2Collection?

Thanks for advise :)

Answer 1

Hi @Peter Volz ,

The choice of collection type itself doesn't introduce security vulnerabilities. It's the proper handling, storage, and validation of certificates that matter. Whether you use an X509Certificate2Collection, an array, a list, or another collection type, following security best practices will help ensure the security of your application.

X509Certificate2Collection is specifically designed to hold X.509 certificates. It provides methods and properties tailored to working with certificates, making it easier to manage and manipulate certificates in your code. If you're working with multiple certificates, using an X509Certificate2Collection can enhance the clarity of your code and simplify certificate-related operations.

Best Regards.

Jiachen Li

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