DigiCert Private End-Entity Certificate
DigiCert Private End-Entity Certificates provide trusted identity for your internal applications and devices, securing your private network infrastructure.
- Coverage: Secures internal servers, applications, and devices with trusted digital identities.
- Value: Enhances security posture by enabling mutual TLS authentication and encrypted communication.
- Integration: Easily integrates with existing PKI infrastructure for streamlined certificate management.
- Control: Provides granular control over certificate issuance and lifecycle for private networks.
Product Overview
Product Overview
DigiCert Private End-Entity Certificates are designed to issue digital certificates for internal use within an organization's private network. These certificates are crucial for establishing trust and security for applications, servers, and devices that do not require public trust but need robust identity verification and encryption.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize these certificates to secure internal services like web servers, APIs, IoT devices, and internal applications. They fit into an organization's overall cybersecurity strategy by extending PKI capabilities to the private infrastructure, ensuring secure communication and access control.
- Private PKI: Enables the creation and management of a private Public Key Infrastructure.
- Internal Trust: Establishes trusted identities for internal servers, applications, and devices.
- Secure Communication: Facilitates encrypted communication channels using TLS/SSL.
- Access Control: Supports strong authentication for internal services and APIs.
- Customizable Issuance: Allows for tailored certificate policies to meet specific organizational needs.
Secure your internal digital assets with DigiCert Private End-Entity Certificates, offering enterprise-grade security without the complexity.
What This Solves
Secure Internal Web Servers and Applications
Enable teams to secure internal web servers and applications with trusted digital identities, preventing unauthorized access and ensuring data integrity. Streamline the deployment of TLS/SSL certificates for internal services, enhancing the security of your private network.
Internal application hosting, private cloud deployments, secure API gateways
Establish Trusted Device Identity
Automate the process of issuing and managing trusted identities for internal devices, including servers, workstations, and IoT endpoints. Protect against device spoofing and ensure that only authorized devices can access sensitive internal resources.
Server infrastructure management, IoT device security, endpoint authentication
Facilitate Secure API Communication
Streamline secure communication between internal microservices and APIs using mutual TLS authentication. Ensure that only authenticated services can communicate with each other, protecting sensitive data flows.
Microservices architecture, internal API integrations, data exchange platforms
Key Features
Private Certificate Authority Issuance
Allows organizations to issue and manage certificates within their own controlled environment, ensuring privacy and custom policy adherence.
Mutual TLS Authentication
Enables secure, two-way authentication between clients and servers, significantly enhancing security for internal applications and APIs.
Customizable Certificate Policies
Provides flexibility to define specific attributes and validity periods for certificates, aligning with unique business and security requirements.
Integration with Existing PKI
Can be integrated with existing Public Key Infrastructure solutions, simplifying management and extending security capabilities.
Enhanced Internal Security Posture
Strengthens the overall security of the internal network by providing trusted identities for all critical components.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security for internal systems handling sensitive customer data and transactions, making private PKI essential for compliance and trust.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must secure patient data and internal systems according to strict regulations like HIPAA, necessitating trusted identities for internal applications and devices.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often rely on secure communication between operational technology (OT) systems and IT infrastructure, where private certificates ensure the integrity and authenticity of device communication.
Legal & Professional Services
Firms handling confidential client information need to secure internal communications and data access, making private certificates vital for maintaining client trust and data privacy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Private End-Entity Certificate?
A Private End-Entity Certificate is a digital certificate issued by a private Certificate Authority (CA) for use within an organization's internal network. It's used to identify and secure internal servers, applications, and devices, ensuring trusted communication.
Who typically uses Private End-Entity Certificates?
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies use these certificates to secure their internal infrastructure. This includes securing internal web servers, APIs, and other private applications where public trust is not a requirement.
How do these certificates differ from public SSL/TLS certificates?
Public SSL/TLS certificates are issued by CAs trusted by web browsers for securing public-facing websites. Private End-Entity Certificates are for internal use only and are trusted within the organization's private network, managed by its own CA.
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
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Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
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