DigiCert Private End-Entity Certificate
DigiCert Private End-Entity Certificates provide robust identity verification for your internal systems, ensuring secure communication and access control across your organization.
- Extended Coverage: Protection for all internal devices and applications requiring trusted digital identities.
- Enhanced Security: Prevents unauthorized access and man-in-the-middle attacks on your private network.
- Streamlined Operations: Simplifies the management of digital certificates for internal resources.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps meet regulatory requirements for data protection and access control.
Product Overview
Product Overview
DigiCert Private End-Entity Certificates are designed to issue trusted digital identities for devices and applications within your private network. These certificates enable secure authentication and encryption, ensuring that only authorized entities can access sensitive resources and data.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize these certificates to secure internal servers, workstations, IoT devices, and custom applications. They integrate into existing PKI infrastructures or can be managed through DigiCert's platform, providing a scalable solution for internal security needs.
- Private PKI Management: Issue and manage certificates for internal use without relying on public CAs.
- Device & Application Authentication: Securely identify and authenticate servers, endpoints, and internal applications.
- Encryption of Internal Traffic: Protect sensitive data transmitted between internal systems.
- Access Control Enforcement: Ensure only trusted devices and users can access critical internal resources.
- Automated Issuance & Renewal: Streamline certificate lifecycle management to reduce manual effort and risk.
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 secure access to internal web applications and services. Streamline the process of verifying user and device identities before granting access to sensitive internal resources.
internal web portals, custom business applications, secure API gateways
Protect Device-to-Device Communication
Automate the encryption of data exchanged between internal servers and devices. Protect against man-in-the-middle attacks and ensure the integrity of data flowing through your private network.
server-to-server communication, IoT device authentication, internal microservices
Manage Endpoint Identity and Security
Provide trusted digital identities for workstations and mobile devices accessing internal resources. Enhance security posture by ensuring only authorized and verified endpoints can connect to the corporate network.
corporate laptop security, remote access authentication, BYOD management
Key Features
Private Certificate Authority
Issue and manage digital certificates exclusively for your internal network, enhancing control and security.
Device and Application Authentication
Ensure that only legitimate internal devices and applications can connect to your network and access data.
Secure Data Transmission
Encrypt sensitive data exchanged between internal systems, protecting it from interception and tampering.
Simplified Certificate Lifecycle Management
Reduce the administrative burden of managing digital certificates through automated processes.
Compliance Support
Help meet regulatory and internal policy requirements for data security and access control.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent security for internal systems handling sensitive customer data and transactions, making private certificates essential for compliance and protection.
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 control systems and operational technology (OT) environments benefit from secure device identification and communication to prevent unauthorized access and ensure operational integrity.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle confidential client data, requiring robust internal security measures to protect sensitive information and maintain client trust.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Private End-Entity Certificate?
A Private End-Entity Certificate is a digital certificate issued for use within an organization's private network. It provides a trusted identity for internal servers, devices, or applications, enabling secure communication and authentication.
How does this differ from a public SSL/TLS certificate?
Public SSL/TLS certificates are issued by Certificate Authorities (CAs) that are trusted by web browsers for securing public websites. Private End-Entity Certificates are for internal use and are managed within your organization's private PKI, offering tailored security for internal systems.
Can I use these certificates for internal websites?
Yes, these certificates are ideal for securing internal websites, web applications, and APIs. They ensure that users accessing these internal resources are doing so through a secure, authenticated connection.
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.