There are certain standards which are used anytime you create digital certificates. The current standards are called the X509 certificate standards and are designed to allow cross-functionality and compatibility for your certificates. By following the standards you are able to share certificates both internally with your employees as well as externally with other clients and customers.
Finding Data and Information in Digital Certificates Using X509 Certificate Standards
The layout within a digital certificate following X509 certificate standards will have data and information placed in the same locations. For example, the certificate creation date is found in the same area for all of your digital certificates. In the event you also include an expiration date, this date is also placed in the same place. By ensuring data is embedded in the exact locations it makes it easier to review certificates anytime you need to examine details and check information.