When should "Strict-Trust Enforced" be used according to recommendations?

Using "Strict-Trust Enforced" is recommended when only accepting trusted third-party SSL certificates. This practice is essential for ensuring that the security of communications is maintained by verifying the identity of the entities involved in the communication process.

When a system is configured to use strict trust, it rigorously checks SSL certificates against a predefined list of trusted certificate authorities (CAs). This means that only certificates issued by these trusted CAs will be accepted, significantly reducing the risk of man-in-the-middle attacks or other forms of security breaches that can occur if untrusted certificates are allowed.

In scenarios where self-signed certificates are involved, or when the system is expected to interact with unknown sources, it becomes challenging to ascertain the legitimacy of the certificate. Therefore, adhering to a strict trust model with only trusted third-party certificates is crucial for maintaining a secure environment, particularly in a cloud-based framework where multiple parties may be interacting with each other’s systems.