DigiCert Private End-Entity Certificate
DigiCert Private End-Entity Certificates provide robust identity verification for your internal devices and applications, ensuring secure access and data protection across your organization.
- Enhanced Security: Protect sensitive internal systems and data from unauthorized access.
- Streamlined Operations: Simplify device and application authentication within your private network.
- Compliance Support: Aid in meeting regulatory requirements for data security and access control.
- Scalable Deployment: Easily manage and issue certificates for a growing number of internal assets.
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, applications, and services, 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 to bolster security postures for servers, workstations, IoT devices, and internal web applications.
- Private PKI Management: Establish and manage your own Certificate Authority for internal issuance.
- Device & Application Authentication: Securely identify and authenticate internal endpoints and software.
- Access Control Enforcement: Implement granular access policies based on verified digital identities.
- Data Encryption: Facilitate secure data transmission between internal systems.
- Simplified Certificate Lifecycle: Manage issuance, renewal, and revocation efficiently.
Secure your internal digital assets with a trusted private PKI solution tailored for businesses seeking enterprise-grade security without the overhead.
What This Solves
Secure Internal Application Access
Enable teams to authenticate users and devices accessing internal web applications and portals. This ensures that only authorized personnel and systems can reach sensitive internal resources.
internal web portals, custom business applications, secure data dashboards, employee self-service portals
Authenticate IoT and Edge Devices
Streamline the process of issuing and managing certificates for a fleet of internal IoT devices or edge computing hardware. This provides a verifiable identity for each device, preventing unauthorized network entry.
industrial control systems, smart building sensors, internal network appliances, remote monitoring hardware
Protect Server-to-Server Communication
Automate the securing of communication channels between internal servers and services. This ensures that data exchanged between critical backend systems remains encrypted and authenticated.
microservices communication, internal API security, database connections, application integration points
Key Features
Private Certificate Authority
Establish and control your own trusted root for issuing internal certificates, enhancing security and reducing reliance on external entities.
Device and Application Identity
Provide verifiable digital identities for all internal assets, enabling robust authentication and access control.
Secure Communication
Facilitate encrypted and authenticated data exchange between internal systems, protecting sensitive information.
Simplified Management
Streamline the issuance, renewal, and revocation of certificates for internal assets, reducing administrative overhead.
Compliance Assistance
Help meet regulatory and internal policy requirements for data security and access control within your private network.
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 management.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must protect patient health information (PHI) and comply with HIPAA, necessitating secure internal communication and device authentication.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often rely on connected devices and control systems that 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 and require robust 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) within an organization's own network. It's used to authenticate internal devices, applications, or servers.
How does this differ from a public SSL/TLS certificate?
Public certificates are issued by trusted third-party CAs and are visible on the internet for securing public websites. Private certificates are for internal use only and are managed by the organization's own CA, providing security for internal resources.
Can this be used for employee logins?
Yes, Private End-Entity Certificates can be deployed to employee workstations to enable certificate-based authentication for logging into internal systems or VPNs, adding a strong layer of security.
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.