What is a certificate revocation list (CRL), and how does it help?

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What is a certificate revocation list (CRL), and how does it help?
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A Certificate Revocation List (CRL) is a list of certificates that have been revoked by their issuer before their expiration date. Internet Explorer can check a CRL to determine if a certificate is still valid. You may need to manually download and install the CRL from the issuing CA.