DigiCert Private End-Entity Certificate
DigiCert Private End-Entity Certificates provide robust identity verification for your internal systems, ensuring secure communication and access control for up to 5000 devices.
- Enhanced Security: Protect sensitive internal applications and devices from unauthorized access and man-in-the-middle attacks.
- Streamlined Operations: Simplify the management of digital certificates for your private network infrastructure.
- Trusted Identity: Establish a trusted foundation for internal device and application authentication.
- Compliance Support: Aid 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 servers, devices, and applications, enabling secure communication and authentication without relying on public Certificate Authorities.
Businesses of all sizes, from SMBs to enterprise-level organizations, utilize these certificates to secure their internal IT environments. They are essential for IT Managers and IT Professionals responsible for maintaining network security, managing device identities, and ensuring the integrity of internal data flows.
- Private PKI Management: Enables the creation and management of a private Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) tailored to your organization's needs.
- Device & Application Authentication: Issues certificates for authenticating internal servers, IoT devices, and custom applications.
- Secure Internal Communications: Facilitates encrypted communication channels between internal systems and services.
- Customizable Policies: Allows for the definition and enforcement of specific certificate policies relevant to your security posture.
- Simplified Deployment: Integrates with existing infrastructure to streamline the issuance and deployment of private certificates.
Secure your internal digital landscape with DigiCert Private End-Entity Certificates, offering enterprise-grade security without the complexity.
What This Solves
Enable secure internal application access
Enable teams to issue digital certificates for internal web applications, ensuring only authorized users and devices can access sensitive business data. This prevents unauthorized access and strengthens the security posture of your internal services.
Internal web portals, custom business applications, secure data sharing platforms
Secure IoT device communication
Streamline the process of authenticating and securing communication for a growing number of internal IoT devices. This ensures that each device has a trusted identity, preventing rogue devices from entering the network and protecting data integrity.
Manufacturing floor devices, internal sensor networks, smart building systems
Automate server authentication
Automate the issuance and renewal of SSL/TLS certificates for internal servers, reducing manual effort and the risk of expired certificates causing downtime. This ensures continuous secure communication between servers and clients.
Internal file servers, database servers, development environments
Key Features
Private Certificate Authority
Establish and manage your own trusted root for internal certificate issuance, providing complete control over your PKI.
End-Entity Certificate Issuance
Issue certificates for servers, devices, and applications, enabling secure authentication and encryption within your private network.
Customizable Certificate Policies
Define and enforce specific security requirements and lifecycles for your internal certificates, aligning with your organization's security standards.
Integration with Existing Infrastructure
Deploy and manage private certificates seamlessly within your current IT environment, minimizing disruption.
Enhanced Security Posture
Reduce the risk of man-in-the-middle attacks and unauthorized access by ensuring trusted identities for all internal digital assets.
Industry Applications
Manufacturing & Industrial
Secures communication and authentication for operational technology (OT) devices and industrial control systems (ICS) within a private network, crucial for maintaining production integrity and preventing cyber-physical attacks.
Finance & Insurance
Provides a robust framework for securing internal financial systems, trading platforms, and sensitive customer data, aiding in compliance with strict financial regulations like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Enables secure authentication and data exchange for internal medical devices, electronic health record (EHR) systems, and patient portals, supporting HIPAA compliance and protecting sensitive patient information.
Legal & Professional Services
Protects confidential client data and internal case management systems by ensuring secure access and communication channels, vital for maintaining attorney-client privilege and data security.
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) within an organization's own network. It's used to authenticate internal servers, devices, and applications, ensuring secure communication and access control.
Who typically uses Private End-Entity Certificates?
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMBs and mid-market companies use these certificates to secure their internal IT infrastructure. This includes securing internal web servers, authenticating IoT devices, and ensuring secure communication between internal systems.
How does this differ from a public SSL/TLS certificate?
Public SSL/TLS certificates are issued by trusted public CAs and are used to secure websites accessible on the internet. Private End-Entity Certificates are for internal use only, managed by your organization's private CA, and are not trusted by default by external browsers or systems.
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.