How does Akamai manage SSL certificates?

Akamai manages SSL certificates primarily by ensuring secure connections and compliance. This process involves not only issuing and managing SSL certificates but also enforcing best practices for security standards throughout the network. By maintaining SSL certificates, Akamai facilitates encrypted communications between users and web servers, which is critical for protecting sensitive data and ensuring privacy.

In addition to issuing certificates, Akamai also monitors and periodically audits the SSL implementations to ensure they comply with current standards and practices. This helps to prevent vulnerabilities and maintain the integrity of data in transit. Compliance with various security regulations and industry standards also plays a significant role in instilling trust with users and clients.

Other options do not fully encapsulate the comprehensive role Akamai plays in managing SSL certificates. Auditing user credentials alone does not represent the entirety of SSL management, nor do they cover the necessity of compliant secure connections. Providing leads for third-party services falls short of describing the organization's direct involvement in certificate management, and distributing SSL certificates for free does not represent the structured and secure approach Akamai takes regarding SSL practices.