DigiCert Private Intermediate CA
Establish and manage your own private Certificate Authority with the DigiCert Private Intermediate CA, ensuring robust control over your organization's digital identity and security infrastructure.
- Extended Coverage: Access to DigiCert's trusted root and ongoing management for your private CA infrastructure.
- Enhanced Security: Coverage for issuing and managing internal digital certificates, protecting sensitive data and systems.
- Compliance Assurance: Protection against compliance gaps by maintaining a controlled and auditable certificate issuance process.
- Operational Control: Entitlement to full administrative control over your private certificate lifecycle, from issuance to revocation.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The DigiCert Private Intermediate CA provides organizations with the capability to establish and manage their own trusted Certificate Authority hierarchy. This service allows for the issuance of private digital certificates, essential for securing internal networks, applications, and devices, thereby enhancing overall cybersecurity posture.
This solution is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market companies who need to implement granular control over their internal Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). It integrates into existing IT environments, offering a foundational layer for secure communication and authentication without the complexity of managing a public root CA.
- Private Certificate Issuance: Enables the creation and deployment of internal digital certificates for servers, clients, and devices.
- PKI Management: Provides tools and infrastructure for managing the entire lifecycle of private certificates.
- Enhanced Security Controls: Facilitates the implementation of strong authentication and encryption for internal communications.
- Auditability and Compliance: Supports regulatory compliance by maintaining a detailed record of certificate issuance and management.
- Scalable Infrastructure: Designed to grow with your organization's needs for digital identity management.
This private CA solution offers SMB and mid-market teams enterprise-grade PKI control, simplifying secure operations and bolstering digital trust.
What This Solves
Enable secure internal application communication
Enable teams to secure communication channels between internal applications and services using privately issued SSL/TLS certificates. Streamline the process of authenticating services and protecting data in transit across your private network.
cloud-native applications, microservices architecture, internal API gateways, hybrid cloud environments
Secure device authentication and access
Automate the issuance and management of digital certificates for internal devices, including workstations, servers, and IoT endpoints. Streamline device onboarding and ensure only authorized devices can access your network resources.
endpoint security management, network access control, IoT device management, BYOD policies
Implement strong internal authentication
Enable teams to deploy client certificates for user authentication, enhancing security beyond simple passwords. Streamline access control for sensitive internal systems and applications.
single sign-on initiatives, privileged access management, secure remote access, multi-factor authentication strategies
Key Features
Private Root CA Management
Establish a trusted foundation for your internal certificate infrastructure, ensuring control and security over your digital identities.
Intermediate CA Issuance
Delegate certificate issuance to a private intermediate CA, maintaining separation and enhancing security for your root trust anchor.
Customizable Certificate Policies
Define and enforce specific policies for certificate validity, key usage, and subject information to meet unique organizational needs.
Automated Certificate Lifecycle Management
Simplify the process of issuing, renewing, and revoking certificates, reducing administrative overhead and potential security gaps.
Integration with DigiCert Ecosystem
Benefit from DigiCert's expertise and platform for managing your private PKI, ensuring reliability and security.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent security controls and auditable processes for managing sensitive data and transactions, making a private CA essential for internal trust and compliance.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must protect patient data (PHI) and comply with regulations like HIPAA, necessitating secure internal communication and device authentication provided by a private CA.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often deploy numerous connected devices and systems that require secure authentication and communication channels, which a private CA can effectively manage.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle confidential client information and require robust internal security measures, including secure access and data protection, supported by a private CA.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Private Intermediate CA?
A Private Intermediate CA is a Certificate Authority that is subordinate to a root Certificate Authority. It allows organizations to issue their own internal digital certificates while maintaining a secure and controlled PKI hierarchy.
Who typically uses a Private Intermediate CA?
Organizations that need to secure internal networks, applications, and devices often use a Private Intermediate CA. This includes businesses requiring strong authentication, data encryption, and compliance with internal security policies.
How does this service differ from a public CA?
Public CAs issue certificates trusted by the internet at large. A Private Intermediate CA issues certificates trusted only within your organization's network, providing a secure and cost-effective solution for internal PKI needs.
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.