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 across your organization.
- 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 within your private network.
- Streamlined Management: Simplify the issuance and management of digital certificates for your internal infrastructure.
- Compliance Support: Aid in meeting regulatory and internal policy requirements for secure network access and 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 way to authenticate devices, servers, and applications, ensuring that only authorized entities can communicate and access sensitive resources.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize these certificates to secure their internal infrastructure, including web servers, internal applications, and network devices. They are essential for maintaining a secure operational environment without relying on public Certificate Authorities for internal-only needs.
- Private PKI: Establish and manage your own private Public Key Infrastructure for internal certificate issuance.
- Device Authentication: Securely identify and authenticate internal devices, IoT endpoints, and workstations.
- Application Security: Enable secure communication and authentication for internal-facing applications and services.
- Customizable Policies: Define and enforce your own certificate policies and validation rules.
- Reduced Risk: Mitigate risks associated with unauthorized access and data breaches within your private network.
Secure your internal digital landscape with DigiCert Private End-Entity Certificates, offering trusted identity management for your business operations.
What This Solves
Enable secure internal application access
Enable teams to secure internal web applications and APIs with trusted digital identities. Streamline user and device authentication for sensitive internal resources, reducing the risk of unauthorized access.
internal applications, private cloud, on-premises servers, microservices architecture
Automate device authentication
Automate the process of issuing and managing digital certificates for internal devices, including workstations, servers, and IoT endpoints. Enhance network security by ensuring only authenticated devices can connect.
network segmentation, IoT deployments, endpoint security, BYOD policies
Support private PKI infrastructure
Establish and manage a private Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) tailored to your organization's specific security policies. Provide a foundation for secure internal communication and data exchange.
on-premises infrastructure, hybrid cloud environments, security policy enforcement, certificate lifecycle management
Key Features
Private Certificate Authority issuance
Establish a dedicated root of trust for your internal digital certificates, enhancing control and security over your private network.
End-entity certificate management
Simplify the lifecycle management of certificates for servers, devices, and applications, reducing administrative burden and potential errors.
Customizable certificate policies
Define and enforce specific security policies for certificate issuance, ensuring alignment with your organization's unique security posture.
Secure internal communication
Enable encrypted and authenticated communication channels between internal systems, protecting sensitive data in transit.
Device and server authentication
Ensure that only legitimate and authorized devices and servers can access your network resources, preventing unauthorized connections.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent security for internal systems handling sensitive customer data and transactions, making private PKI essential for compliance and risk mitigation.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must protect patient health information (PHI) and comply with HIPAA, necessitating secure internal communication and device authentication for medical systems and records.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial control systems and IoT devices in manufacturing environments require secure authentication and communication to prevent operational disruptions and cyber threats.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle confidential client information, requiring robust internal security measures to protect data integrity and client 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) that you control, used to authenticate devices, servers, or applications within your organization's internal network. It establishes trust for internal communications and access.
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. This includes securing internal web servers, applications, and authenticating devices on their private network.
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 for external visitors. Private End-Entity Certificates are for internal use only, managed by your own 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.