DigiCert Additional CA
DigiCert Additional CA provides extended certificate authority services to bolster your organization's digital trust infrastructure with advanced validation and issuance capabilities.
- Extended Trust: Access to a broader range of certificate types and validation levels to meet diverse security needs.
- Enhanced Security: Coverage for advanced authentication and encryption protocols, safeguarding sensitive data.
- Compliance Assurance: Protection against evolving regulatory requirements for digital identity and data privacy.
- Operational Efficiency: Entitlement to streamlined certificate lifecycle management and expert support.
Product Overview
Product Overview
DigiCert Additional CA is a subscription service that extends the capabilities of your core certificate authority, offering advanced features for managing digital identities and securing online transactions. It provides access to a wider array of certificate types, enhanced validation processes, and specialized issuance services designed to meet complex security and compliance demands.
This service is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations that require robust Public Key Infrastructure PKI management. It integrates into existing security frameworks, supporting the secure operation of internal systems, external-facing applications, and critical business processes.
- Advanced Certificate Issuance: Enables the issuance of specialized certificates beyond standard SSL/TLS, such as Extended Validation EV certificates or code signing certificates.
- Enhanced Validation Services: Offers more rigorous identity verification processes, increasing trust and assurance for your digital credentials.
- Scalable Certificate Management: Supports growing certificate needs with flexible issuance and renewal capabilities.
- Dedicated Support: Provides access to DigiCert's expert support for complex PKI deployments and troubleshooting.
- Compliance Alignment: Helps organizations meet stringent industry regulations and security standards for digital trust.
DigiCert Additional CA empowers SMB and mid-market teams to achieve enterprise-grade digital trust and security without the overhead of managing complex PKI infrastructure independently.
What This Solves
Enable Advanced Identity Verification
Enable teams to issue and manage Extended Validation EV certificates for enhanced website authentication and customer trust. Streamline the process of obtaining high-assurance certificates required for sensitive financial or personal data exchanges.
eCommerce platforms, financial services portals, customer-facing web applications, secure data exchange portals
Secure Code Integrity
Streamline the issuance and management of code signing certificates to ensure the authenticity and integrity of software distributed to customers. Automate the verification process for developers and publishers, reducing the risk of malware distribution.
software development teams, application publishers, internal software distribution, third-party software vendors
Meet Stringent Compliance Standards
Automate compliance with industry-specific regulations that mandate advanced digital identity verification and secure communication protocols. Enable teams to demonstrate adherence to data privacy and security mandates through robust certificate management.
regulated industries, government contractors, healthcare providers, financial institutions
Key Features
Extended Validation EV Certificates
Increases customer trust and provides a higher level of assurance for sensitive online transactions by displaying an organization's verified identity.
Code Signing Certificates
Ensures the integrity and authenticity of software, protecting users from malware and verifying the publisher's identity.
Advanced Certificate Issuance Policies
Allows for customization and adherence to specific security requirements for various types of digital certificates.
Dedicated Expert Support
Provides access to DigiCert's specialists for assistance with complex PKI deployments, troubleshooting, and best practices.
Subscription-Based Model
Offers predictable costs and scalable access to advanced certificate authority features as your organization's needs grow.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require the highest levels of trust and security for online transactions and customer data, making EV certificates and robust PKI essential for compliance and fraud prevention.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must protect sensitive patient information and comply with regulations like HIPAA, necessitating secure communication and strong digital identity verification for access and data exchange.
Retail & Hospitality
E-commerce businesses and hospitality groups need to build customer trust and secure online payments, benefiting from EV certificates to assure customers of secure transactions and verified identities.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers handle confidential client data and require secure digital signatures and communication channels, making advanced certificate services critical for maintaining client confidentiality and integrity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Additional CA service?
An Additional CA service extends the capabilities of a primary Certificate Authority, offering access to more specialized certificate types, enhanced validation processes, and advanced issuance features beyond standard SSL TLS certificates.
Who typically uses DigiCert Additional CA?
Organizations that require higher levels of trust, specific types of digital certificates like EV or code signing, or need to meet stringent compliance standards often use this service. This includes businesses in finance, healthcare, and software development.
How does this service differ from a standard SSL certificate?
Standard SSL certificates primarily provide encryption and basic domain validation. DigiCert Additional CA enables the issuance of certificates with more rigorous validation (like EV) and specialized functions (like code signing), offering a higher degree of trust and security.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.