DigiCert Private End-Entity Certificate
DigiCert Private End-Entity Certificates provide robust identity assurance for your internal devices and applications, ensuring secure communication and access control within your organization.
- Extended Coverage: Secures internal devices, servers, and applications against unauthorized access and spoofing.
- Enhanced Security: Establishes trust and verifies the identity of endpoints within your private network infrastructure.
- Streamlined Management: Simplifies the issuance and management of digital certificates for your internal IT assets.
- Compliance Support: Aids in meeting internal security policies and regulatory requirements for data protection.
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 provide a trusted identity for devices, servers, and applications, enabling secure authentication and encryption for internal communications and data access.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize these certificates to enhance their internal security posture. They are essential for environments with private Certificate Authorities (CAs) or those needing to secure internal services that do not require public trust.
- Private Certificate Issuance: Enables the creation and management of digital certificates within your own private PKI infrastructure.
- Device and Server Authentication: Verifies the identity of internal endpoints, preventing unauthorized access and man-in-the-middle attacks.
- Secure Application Communication: Facilitates encrypted communication between internal applications and services.
- Customizable Policies: Allows for the configuration of certificate policies to meet specific organizational security requirements.
- Integration with Private CA: Works seamlessly with existing or newly deployed private Certificate Authority solutions.
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 encrypt communication between internal applications and services. Streamline the process of issuing and managing digital identities for critical business software.
internal web servers, private cloud applications, microservices architecture, API security
Device and Endpoint Authentication
Automate the verification of internal devices and endpoints connecting to the network. Protect against unauthorized access by ensuring only trusted devices can access sensitive resources.
IoT devices, internal workstations, server authentication, network access control
Private PKI Infrastructure
Support the deployment and operation of a private Certificate Authority for internal certificate management. Maintain granular control over certificate issuance and lifecycle for your organization's specific needs.
on-premises deployments, private cloud environments, hybrid IT infrastructure, security policy enforcement
Key Features
Private Certificate Issuance
Allows organizations to issue and manage digital certificates within their own controlled environment, enhancing security and privacy.
Device and Server Identity
Provides verifiable digital identities for internal devices and servers, preventing unauthorized access and man-in-the-middle attacks.
Secure Internal Communication
Enables encrypted communication channels between internal applications and services, protecting sensitive data in transit.
Customizable Certificate Policies
Offers flexibility to define and enforce specific certificate attributes and lifecycles according to organizational security requirements.
Integration with Private CA
Works seamlessly with existing or new private Certificate Authority solutions for unified certificate management.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent security for internal systems handling sensitive customer data, making private certificates crucial for authentication and secure communication.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must protect patient data (PHI) and comply with HIPAA, necessitating secure internal access controls and encrypted data transmission 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 can authenticate devices and secure data flow.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle highly confidential client information, requiring robust internal security measures to protect data integrity and prevent unauthorized access to internal systems.
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 provides a trusted identity for internal devices, servers, and applications.
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. They are essential for organizations managing their own private PKI or needing to secure internal services.
How do these certificates enhance security?
They enhance security by enabling strong authentication for internal devices and applications, encrypting internal communications, and preventing unauthorized access to sensitive resources within the private network.
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
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