DigiCert Private End-Entity Certificate
DigiCert Private End-Entity Certificates provide trusted identity and secure communication for your organization's internal applications and devices, ensuring robust security for your private network infrastructure.
- Enhanced Security: Protect sensitive internal systems and data from unauthorized access and man-in-the-middle attacks.
- Trusted Identity: Establish verifiable identities for internal servers, devices, and applications, fostering a secure digital environment.
- Compliance Support: Aid in meeting internal security policies and potential regulatory requirements for data protection and access control.
- Streamlined Operations: Simplify the management of digital certificates for internal use, reducing manual effort and potential errors.
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 internal servers, applications, and devices, enabling secure communication and access control without relying on public Certificate Authorities.
This solution is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies who need to secure their internal infrastructure. It integrates into existing IT environments, providing a foundational layer of trust for internal digital interactions and data exchange.
- Private PKI Management: Enables the creation and management of a private Public Key Infrastructure for internal certificate issuance.
- Secure Internal Communications: Facilitates encrypted communication between internal servers, applications, and endpoints.
- Device and Application Authentication: Provides verifiable identities for internal devices and applications, enhancing authentication processes.
- Customizable Certificate Policies: Allows for the definition of specific policies and attributes for internally issued certificates.
- Reduced External Reliance: Eliminates the need for public certificates for internal-only services, optimizing costs and control.
Secure your internal digital landscape with DigiCert Private End-Entity Certificates, offering essential trust and security for your business operations.
What This Solves
Secure Internal Application Access
Enable teams to secure access to internal web applications and services used by employees. This ensures that only authenticated users and devices can connect, protecting sensitive business data.
Internal web portals, custom business applications, employee self-service tools
Authenticate IoT and Internal Devices
Streamline the authentication of internal Internet of Things (IoT) devices and other network-connected hardware. This capability helps prevent unauthorized devices from joining the network and accessing resources.
Manufacturing floor devices, internal sensor networks, managed endpoints
Encrypt Server-to-Server Communications
Automate the encryption of communication channels between internal servers and services. This protects data in transit from potential interception and ensures the integrity of inter-service communication.
Microservices architecture, internal APIs, database connections
Key Features
Private Certificate Issuance
Establish a dedicated Certificate Authority for your organization's internal needs, providing greater control and security.
Internal Device Authentication
Verify the identity of internal devices and endpoints, preventing unauthorized access to your network resources.
Secure Internal Application Access
Protect internal web applications and services with trusted digital certificates, ensuring data confidentiality and integrity.
Customizable Certificate Policies
Define and enforce specific security policies for your internal certificates, aligning with your organization's unique requirements.
Simplified Certificate Management
Streamline the process of issuing, renewing, and revoking certificates for internal use, reducing administrative overhead.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent security controls for internal systems handling sensitive customer data and transactions, making private certificate management essential for compliance and trust.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must protect patient health information (PHI) and comply with regulations like HIPAA, necessitating secure internal communication and device authentication.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often deploy numerous internal devices and systems that require secure authentication and communication to prevent operational disruptions and data breaches.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service organizations handle confidential client information and require robust internal security measures to maintain 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 helps establish trust and secure communications between internal servers, applications, and devices.
Who is the typical user for this product?
This product is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in small to mid-sized businesses who need to secure their internal IT infrastructure. It's for companies that want to manage their own internal certificate issuance for enhanced security and control.
How does this differ from a public SSL/TLS certificate?
Public SSL/TLS certificates are issued by publicly trusted CAs and are used to secure websites accessible on the internet. Private End-Entity Certificates are for internal use only and are managed by your organization's private CA, offering tailored security for your internal 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
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.