DigiCert Private Root CA
DigiCert Private Root CA empowers organizations to establish and manage their own trusted Certificate Authority, ensuring robust internal PKI security and compliance for critical digital assets.
- Root CA Management: Full control over your organization's digital trust anchor, enabling custom certificate policies and issuance.
- Internal PKI Security: Securely issue and manage digital certificates for internal devices, applications, and users, reducing reliance on external CAs.
- Compliance Assurance: Meet stringent regulatory and internal policy requirements by maintaining a auditable and controlled certificate lifecycle.
- Enhanced Trust: Establish a verifiable chain of trust for all internal digital communications and transactions, bolstering overall security posture.
Product Overview
Product Overview
DigiCert Private Root CA provides organizations with the foundational element for building and managing a private Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). This service allows you to create and control your own root certificate authority, enabling the issuance of trusted digital certificates for internal use across your entire organization.
This solution is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market companies who need to secure internal networks, applications, and devices. It integrates into existing IT environments, providing a centralized and auditable method for managing digital identities and trust.
- Custom Certificate Authority: Establish your own root CA for complete control over your digital certificate issuance.
- Secure Internal Operations: Issue certificates for internal servers, endpoints, and applications to enhance security and trust.
- Policy Enforcement: Define and enforce custom certificate policies aligned with your organization's security and compliance needs.
- Auditable Control: Maintain a clear audit trail for all certificate lifecycle events, from issuance to revocation.
- Simplified PKI Management: Streamline the complexities of managing a private PKI without the need for extensive specialized hardware or expertise.
Secure your internal digital landscape with a dedicated Private Root CA, offering enterprise-grade trust and control tailored for your business needs.
What This Solves
Establish Internal Certificate Authority
Enable teams to create and manage their own root Certificate Authority for issuing internal digital certificates. Streamline the process of establishing trust for internal applications, devices, and services.
organizations with internal applications, network device authentication, endpoint security
Secure Internal Device and Application Communication
Automate the issuance and management of digital certificates for internal servers, IoT devices, and critical applications. Protect sensitive data in transit and ensure the integrity of internal communications.
network segmentation, secure API communication, internal service authentication
Meet Compliance and Auditing Requirements
Streamline compliance efforts by maintaining an auditable and controlled certificate lifecycle for all internal digital assets. Ensure adherence to internal security policies and external regulatory standards.
data privacy regulations, internal security audits, access control management
Key Features
Private Root CA Creation
Organizations gain complete ownership and control over their digital trust anchor, allowing for custom policy enforcement and a secure foundation for internal PKI.
Custom Certificate Policies
Define and enforce specific certificate attributes, validity periods, and usage constraints to align with unique organizational security requirements.
Auditable Certificate Lifecycle Management
Maintain a clear and verifiable record of all certificate operations, from issuance to renewal and revocation, simplifying compliance and security audits.
Secure Internal Trust Establishment
Build a robust chain of trust for all internal digital interactions, protecting sensitive data and ensuring the authenticity of internal systems and users.
Simplified PKI Deployment
Reduce the complexity and overhead associated with establishing and maintaining a private PKI, making advanced security accessible to more organizations.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent security and compliance for internal systems, including secure communication and authentication for sensitive customer data and transactions.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must protect patient data (PHI) and comply with regulations like HIPAA, necessitating secure internal networks and trusted digital identities for systems and access.
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 data integrity.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle highly confidential client information, requiring robust internal security measures and trusted digital identities to protect data and communications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Private Root CA?
A Private Root CA is a certificate authority that an organization establishes and controls for its own internal use. Unlike public CAs that issue certificates for the internet, a private CA issues certificates trusted only within the organization's network.
Who typically uses a Private Root CA?
IT departments in mid-sized to large organizations use Private Root CAs to secure internal networks, applications, and devices. This includes managing internal web servers, authenticating users and devices, and ensuring secure communication channels.
What are the benefits of using a Private Root CA over public certificates for internal use?
Using a Private Root CA provides greater control, customizability, and cost-effectiveness for internal certificate needs. It also allows for easier management of certificate lifecycles and compliance with internal security policies.
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.