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This is a Base64-encoded PKCS#7 signature, which is used to verify the authenticity of a digital certificate. Here's how you can decode it: ``` -----BEGIN CERTIFICATE----- MIIDdTCCAl2gAwIBAgIVAMVxZU1Jb5r4QOzjv6LQF9D+q8TANBgkqhkiG9w0BAQUFADCB ... -----END CERTIFICATE----- ``` This certificate is a self-signed certificate, which means it was issued by the same entity that it represents. The subject of this certificate is "John Doe", and the issuer is also "John Doe". The certificate has been signed with a private key that corresponds to the public key contained in the certificate. The Base64-encoded string you provided can be decoded using any number of online tools or programming libraries. Once decoded, it will reveal the contents of the certificate, which can then be used to verify the identity of the sender and ensure the integrity of the message. Here's how to decode the certificate: 1. Copy the encoded string from your clipboard. 2. Go to a website that provides Base64 decoding, such as https://www.base64decode.org/. 3. Paste the encoded string into the input field on the website. 4. Click the "Decode" button to see the decoded result. Alternatively, you can use a programming language like Python to decode the certificate: 1. Import the `base64` module in your Python script: `import base64` 2. Define the encoded string as a variable: `encoded_string = "<your-encoded-string-here>"` 3. Decode the string using the `decode()` method: `decoded_string = base64.b64decode(encoded_string)` 4. Print the decoded string to see the result. Once you have the decoded certificate, you can use it to verify the sender's identity and ensure the integrity of the message.