DigiCert Private Intermediate CA
Establish a trusted private Certificate Authority for your organization with the DigiCert Private Intermediate CA, enabling secure internal digital identity management for up to 5,000 employees.
- Extended Coverage: Provides a dedicated private root and intermediate CA for issuing internal certificates, ensuring control and trust.
- Enhanced Security: Protects sensitive internal communications, applications, and devices with robust, verifiable digital identities.
- Streamlined Operations: Simplifies the management of internal digital certificates, reducing manual effort and potential errors.
- Compliance Assurance: Supports regulatory and internal policy requirements for secure data handling and access control.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The DigiCert Private Intermediate CA is a subscription-based solution that allows organizations to establish and manage their own private Certificate Authority (CA) infrastructure. This service provides a secure, dedicated intermediate CA that chains up to a private root CA, enabling the issuance of trusted digital certificates for internal use across your network.
This solution is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market companies who need to secure internal systems, applications, and devices. It integrates into existing IT environments, providing a foundational element for robust internal security and identity management strategies.
- Private Root and Intermediate CA: Establishes a secure, hierarchical PKI structure under your direct control.
- Custom Certificate Issuance: Enables the creation and deployment of internal certificates tailored to specific organizational needs.
- Enhanced Internal Security: Secures internal web servers, applications, VPNs, and device authentication.
- Simplified PKI Management: Provides tools and support for managing the lifecycle of internal digital certificates.
- Subscription-Based Model: Offers predictable costs and access to ongoing updates and support.
This private CA solution empowers SMB and mid-market organizations to build a strong internal security posture without the complexity of managing a public CA.
What This Solves
Enable Secure Internal Application Access
Enable teams to issue and manage digital certificates for internal web applications and services. This ensures that only authorized users and devices can access sensitive internal resources, preventing unauthorized access.
on-premises servers, cloud-hosted applications, internal APIs, microservices architecture
Streamline Device Authentication
Streamline the process of authenticating internal devices, such as laptops, workstations, and IoT devices, using digital certificates. This enhances network security by ensuring that only trusted devices can connect to the corporate network.
corporate networks, BYOD environments, IoT deployments, network access control
Automate Certificate Lifecycle Management
Automate the issuance, renewal, and revocation of internal digital certificates, reducing manual administrative overhead and the risk of expired certificates causing downtime. This ensures continuous security and operational efficiency.
enterprise resource planning systems, customer relationship management platforms, internal databases, identity and access management
Key Features
Dedicated Private Intermediate CA
Provides a secure, controlled environment for issuing internal digital certificates, independent of public trust chains.
Custom Certificate Policies
Allows for the creation of certificate templates and policies tailored to your organization's specific security and operational needs.
Scalable Issuance
Supports the issuance of a high volume of internal certificates to accommodate growth and evolving security requirements.
DigiCert Trust and Expertise
Leverages DigiCert's industry-leading security infrastructure and expertise in Public Key Infrastructure management.
Subscription Model
Offers predictable budgeting and access to ongoing support and potential updates for your private CA infrastructure.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security for internal systems and sensitive customer data, making a private CA essential for securing internal applications and communications.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must protect patient data and comply with regulations like HIPAA, necessitating secure internal systems and trusted digital identities for access control.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often involve critical operational technology (OT) systems that require secure authentication and communication channels, which a private CA can provide.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle highly confidential client information, requiring strong internal security measures to protect data and ensure client trust.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Private Intermediate CA?
A Private Intermediate CA is a Certificate Authority that is part of your organization's private Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). It is subordinate to a private root CA and is used to issue digital certificates for internal use, such as securing internal websites or authenticating devices.
Who is the typical user for this service?
This service is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in small to mid-sized businesses who need to establish a secure internal PKI. It is not intended for organizations that resell IT services.
How does this differ from a public CA?
Public CAs issue certificates trusted by the general internet. A Private Intermediate CA issues certificates trusted only within your organization's network, providing a controlled environment for internal security 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.