DigiCert Private Intermediate CA
Establish a trusted private Certificate Authority for your organization with the DigiCert Private Intermediate CA, ensuring secure internal digital identity management for up to 5,000 users.
- Enhanced Security: Protect sensitive internal communications and data with robust, custom-issued digital certificates.
- Centralized Control: Manage your organization's entire digital certificate lifecycle from a single, secure platform.
- Compliance Assurance: Meet regulatory and internal policy requirements for identity verification and data integrity.
- Scalable Identity Management: Support the digital identity needs of up to 5,000 users and devices within your network.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The DigiCert Private Intermediate CA provides a dedicated root of trust for your organization's internal Public Key Infrastructure PKI. This service allows you to issue and manage your own private digital certificates, ensuring secure authentication, encryption, and integrity for internal applications, devices, and communications.
This solution is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies seeking to strengthen their internal security posture. It integrates into existing network infrastructure, providing a foundational layer for secure digital operations without the complexity of managing a public root CA.
- Custom Certificate Issuance: Create and issue digital certificates tailored to your specific internal requirements.
- Secure PKI Management: Maintain full control over your private Certificate Authority and its operations.
- Internal Trust Establishment: Build a trusted environment for internal systems and applications.
- Streamlined Operations: Simplify the process of managing digital identities across your organization.
- Enhanced Data Protection: Secure sensitive data through encryption and authenticated access.
Empower your IT team with enterprise-grade PKI control, delivering essential security and operational efficiency for your business.
What This Solves
Enable secure internal application authentication
Enable teams to issue custom digital certificates for authenticating users and devices to internal applications. This ensures that only authorized personnel and systems can access sensitive internal resources.
internal applications, user authentication, device identity, network security, access control
Streamline secure device onboarding
Streamline the process of onboarding new devices into the corporate network by automatically issuing and deploying unique digital certificates. This enhances device identity and security from the point of connection.
IoT devices, network-connected hardware, endpoint security, automated provisioning, IT asset management
Automate secure internal communication encryption
Automate the encryption of internal communications and data transfers between servers and services using digitally signed certificates. This protects sensitive information from interception and tampering within your network.
server-to-server communication, internal APIs, data in transit, network segmentation, secure data exchange
Key Features
Dedicated Intermediate CA
Provides a distinct root of trust for your organization, separate from public CAs, offering greater control and customization.
Custom Certificate Issuance
Allows for the creation of digital certificates with specific attributes tailored to your unique internal security needs and policies.
Secure PKI Management Portal
Offers a centralized and secure platform for managing the entire lifecycle of your private digital certificates, from issuance to revocation.
Scalable to 5,000+ Users
Supports the digital identity needs of growing organizations, ensuring that your PKI can scale with your business requirements.
Subscription-based Billing
Provides predictable operational expenses with a clear annual subscription model, simplifying budgeting and financial planning.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent security controls and verifiable digital identities to protect sensitive customer data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must secure patient data (PHI) under HIPAA and maintain the integrity of medical devices and internal systems through robust identity management.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often rely on secure communication and authentication for operational technology OT systems and IoT devices to prevent disruptions and ensure safety.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle highly confidential client information and require secure internal systems to maintain client trust and data privacy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Private Intermediate CA?
A Private Intermediate CA is a Certificate Authority that operates under a trusted root CA but is managed by your organization. It allows you to issue your own digital certificates for internal use, providing a secure and controlled PKI environment.
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 systems, applications, and devices. This includes businesses that need to manage their own digital identities for enhanced security and compliance.
How does this service differ from a public CA?
Public CAs issue certificates recognized globally on the internet. A Private Intermediate CA is for internal use only, allowing you to create and manage certificates specific to your organization's network and applications, offering greater control and customization.
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.