DigiCert Private End Entity Certificate
DigiCert Private End Entity Certificates provide trusted identity for your internal devices and applications, ensuring secure communication and access control across your business network.
- Extended Coverage: Access to private certificate authority services for internal PKI needs.
- Enhanced Security: Protection against unauthorized access and man-in-the-middle attacks on internal systems.
- Streamlined Management: Entitlement to manage digital certificates for internal servers, devices, and applications.
- Compliance Support: Coverage for internal compliance requirements related to data encryption and authentication.
Product Overview
Product Overview
DigiCert Private End Entity Certificates establish trusted identities for devices and applications within your private network. This service allows organizations to issue and manage their own digital certificates, ensuring secure communication and authentication for internal systems without relying on public trust anchors.
This solution is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies who need to secure internal servers, IoT devices, or custom applications. It integrates into existing IT infrastructure to provide a foundational layer of security for sensitive internal data and operations.
- Private Certificate Authority: Operate your own CA for issuing internal-use certificates.
- Device & Application Identity: Securely identify and authenticate internal servers, endpoints, and applications.
- Encrypted Communication: Enable TLS/SSL encryption for internal web services and APIs.
- Access Control: Enforce strong authentication for internal network resources.
- Simplified PKI Management: Centralized control over certificate lifecycle, from issuance to revocation.
This subscription provides SMB and mid-market teams with enterprise-grade private PKI capabilities, simplifying internal security management and reducing operational overhead.
What This Solves
Enable secure internal web services
Enable teams to deploy TLS/SSL encryption for internal web applications, APIs, and portals. Streamline the process of issuing and managing certificates for these internal resources, ensuring data confidentiality and integrity.
cloud-hosted applications, on-premises servers, microservices architecture, internal developer portals
Secure device-to-device communication
Automate the issuance of digital certificates for internal IoT devices, sensors, and endpoints. Support secure, authenticated communication channels between devices and backend systems, enhancing operational security.
industrial control systems, smart building infrastructure, internal asset tracking, network-attached storage
Manage authentication for internal systems
Streamline the management of digital certificates used for authenticating users and services to internal resources. Enable stronger access controls and reduce the risk of unauthorized access to sensitive internal data.
virtual private networks, internal single sign-on, privileged access management, secure file transfer
Key Features
Private Certificate Authority
Operate your own trusted root for internal certificate issuance, providing granular control and security.
End-Entity Certificate Issuance
Issue digital certificates for servers, devices, and applications, enabling secure communication and authentication.
Subscription-based Licensing
Predictable costs and scalable access to private PKI capabilities without significant upfront investment.
Centralized Management Portal
Simplify certificate lifecycle management, including issuance, renewal, and revocation, from a single interface.
Enhanced Internal Security
Reduce the risk of man-in-the-middle attacks and unauthorized access to internal systems and data.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security for internal systems handling sensitive customer data and transactions, often driven by regulatory compliance like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must protect patient health information (PHI) with strong encryption and authentication for internal medical devices and systems, adhering to HIPAA regulations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments increasingly rely on connected devices and systems that require secure communication and authentication to prevent operational disruptions and protect sensitive control systems.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle confidential client information and require secure internal networks to protect data integrity and client privacy, often under strict ethical guidelines.
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) to identify and authenticate entities within a private network, such as servers, devices, or applications. It ensures secure communication and access control for internal systems.
Who is the target audience for this service?
This service is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies who need to secure their internal IT infrastructure. It is not intended for organizations that resell IT services.
How does this differ from public SSL certificates?
Public SSL certificates are issued by CAs trusted by web browsers for securing public-facing websites. Private End Entity Certificates are issued by your own private CA and are trusted only within your organization's network, making them ideal for internal-only applications and devices.
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.