DigiCert Private End-Entity Certificate
DigiCert Private End-Entity Certificates provide robust identity verification for your internal devices and applications, ensuring secure communication and access control within your network.
- Enhanced Security: Protect sensitive internal systems and data from unauthorized access and man-in-the-middle attacks.
- Identity Assurance: Establish trusted identities for servers, devices, and applications used exclusively within your organization.
- Access Control: Implement granular access policies based on verified device and application identities.
- Compliance Support: Aid in meeting regulatory requirements for data protection and internal system security.
Product Overview
Product Overview
DigiCert Private End-Entity Certificates are digital certificates designed for issuing identities to internal devices, servers, and applications within an organization's private network. They enable secure communication and authentication, ensuring that only authorized entities can access critical resources.
These certificates are ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies who need to secure their internal infrastructure. They integrate into existing PKI or can be managed as part of a broader security strategy to protect internal assets.
- Private PKI Foundation: Establishes a trusted root for issuing certificates within your organization's control.
- Device & Application Authentication: Verifies the identity of internal servers, IoT devices, and custom applications.
- Secure Internal Communications: Enables encrypted and authenticated communication channels between internal systems.
- Customizable Issuance: Allows for tailored certificate policies to meet specific internal security needs.
- Simplified Management: Integrates with existing infrastructure for streamlined certificate lifecycle management.
Secure your internal digital landscape with DigiCert Private End-Entity Certificates, offering enterprise-grade security without the complexity for growing businesses.
What This Solves
Secure Internal Application Access
Enable teams to authenticate and secure access to internal web applications, APIs, and microservices. This prevents unauthorized external or internal access to critical business data and functions.
cloud-native applications, microservices architecture, internal developer portals, API gateways
Device Authentication for IoT and OT
Streamline the process of authenticating and managing the identities of Internet of Things (IoT) and Operational Technology (OT) devices on your network. Ensure only authorized devices can connect and transmit data.
manufacturing floors, smart buildings, logistics tracking, industrial control systems
Internal Server and Service Identity
Automate the issuance and management of digital identities for internal servers and backend services. This ensures secure communication channels and prevents spoofing or man-in-the-middle attacks.
private cloud deployments, on-premises data centers, internal development environments, backend service communication
Key Features
Private Certificate Authority (CA) Functionality
Establish a trusted root of trust within your organization to issue and manage certificates for internal use, providing complete control over your PKI.
End-Entity Certificate Issuance
Generate digital certificates that serve as verifiable identities for your internal servers, applications, and devices, enabling secure authentication.
Secure Communication Protocols
Facilitate encrypted and authenticated communication channels, such as TLS/SSL, between internal systems, protecting data in transit.
Customizable Certificate Policies
Define and enforce specific attributes and validity periods for certificates to align with your organization's unique security requirements and compliance needs.
Integration with Existing Infrastructure
Seamlessly integrate with your current IT infrastructure and security tools for streamlined certificate deployment and management.
Industry Applications
Manufacturing & Industrial
Essential for securing Industrial IoT (IIoT) devices and Operational Technology (OT) systems, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of manufacturing processes and data.
Finance & Insurance
Critical for securing internal financial systems, trading platforms, and sensitive customer data, helping to meet stringent regulatory compliance requirements like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Vital for protecting electronic health records (EHR) and internal medical devices, supporting HIPAA compliance by ensuring secure data access and transmission.
Government & Public Sector
Necessary for securing internal government networks, sensitive data repositories, and critical infrastructure systems, adhering to strict security mandates and data protection policies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Private End-Entity Certificate?
A Private End-Entity Certificate is a digital certificate issued for use within an organization's private network. It serves as a verifiable identity for internal devices, servers, or applications, enabling secure communication and authentication.
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, authenticate devices, and protect sensitive data within their private network boundaries.
How does this differ from a public SSL/TLS certificate?
Public SSL/TLS certificates are issued for publicly accessible websites and are trusted by web browsers globally. Private End-Entity Certificates are for internal use only and are managed within an organization's private PKI, providing control over issuance and trust.
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
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