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.
- Enhanced Security: Coverage for issuing and managing internal digital certificates for devices and users.
- Compliance Assurance: Protection against non-compliance risks by maintaining a controlled PKI environment.
- Operational Efficiency: Entitlement to a dedicated intermediate CA for streamlined certificate lifecycle management.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The DigiCert Private Intermediate CA provides organizations with a dedicated intermediate Certificate Authority (CA) under DigiCert's trusted root. This service allows businesses to issue and manage their own private digital certificates for internal use, enhancing security and control over their network infrastructure.
This solution is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies who need to secure internal communications, authenticate devices, and manage user identities without relying solely on public CAs. It integrates into existing IT security frameworks to provide a scalable and manageable PKI solution.
- Dedicated Intermediate CA: A unique intermediate CA issued under DigiCert's trusted root.
- Custom Certificate Issuance: Enables the creation and deployment of private certificates for internal servers, devices, and users.
- PKI Management Tools: Access to tools and support for managing the certificate lifecycle.
- Enhanced Security Posture: Strengthens internal security by enabling granular control over digital identities.
- Scalable Infrastructure: Provides a foundation for growing PKI needs within the organization.
Empower your IT team with a private CA solution that offers enterprise-grade security and control, tailored for SMB and mid-market operational needs.
What This Solves
Enable secure internal device authentication
Enable teams to issue and manage private certificates for internal devices, such as IoT sensors, network appliances, and workstations. This ensures that only authorized devices can access sensitive network resources, reducing the risk of unauthorized access.
networked device management, internal security protocols, IT asset inventory, operational technology environments
Streamline secure internal application access
Streamline the process of securing internal applications and web services with custom-issued digital certificates. This allows for encrypted communication between internal services and provides a verifiable identity for each application, enhancing data protection.
internal web services, microservices architecture, secure API communication, application security testing
Automate user and endpoint identity verification
Automate the issuance and management of digital certificates for user authentication and endpoint security. This strengthens access controls by enabling certificate-based authentication for employees and their devices, reducing reliance on passwords.
zero trust architecture, endpoint security management, identity and access management, remote workforce security
Key Features
Dedicated Intermediate CA
Provides a unique and trusted certificate authority under DigiCert's root, offering enhanced control and security for internal certificate issuance.
Subscription-based model
Offers predictable costs and access to ongoing updates and support, aligning with modern SaaS and cloud service consumption patterns.
Integration with DigiCert's PKI infrastructure
Leverages DigiCert's established trust and expertise, ensuring a high level of security and reliability for your private certificate authority.
Custom certificate issuance capabilities
Enables the creation of certificates tailored to specific internal needs, such as device authentication, server identity, and secure communication.
Enhanced security and control
Strengthens your organization's security posture by providing granular control over digital identities and access to internal resources.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent security controls and compliance with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, making a controlled PKI essential for securing sensitive data and transactions.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must comply with HIPAA and other privacy regulations, necessitating secure methods for protecting patient data and ensuring the integrity of medical devices and systems.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often involve critical operational technology (OT) and IoT devices that require secure authentication and communication channels to prevent disruptions and ensure safety.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers handle highly confidential client information and require robust security measures to protect data integrity and maintain client trust.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Private Intermediate CA?
A Private Intermediate CA is a Certificate Authority that operates under a trusted root CA, like DigiCert's. It allows organizations to issue their own private digital certificates for internal use, providing greater control and security over their network infrastructure.
Who typically uses a Private Intermediate CA?
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies use Private Intermediate CAs to secure internal communications, authenticate devices, and manage user identities. It's beneficial for organizations needing a robust PKI solution without the complexity of managing a root CA.
How does this service differ from public SSL/TLS certificates?
Public SSL/TLS certificates are issued for public-facing websites and services to establish trust with external users. A Private Intermediate CA is for internal use, securing your private network, devices, and applications, and is not trusted by default by external browsers.
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.