DigiCert Private Root CA
Establish and manage your own trusted Certificate Authority with DigiCert Private Root CA, ensuring robust internal PKI security for your organization.
- Root CA Management: Full control over your organization's private root certificate authority.
- Internal Trust: Establish a trusted foundation for all internal digital certificates and encryption.
- Security Enhancement: Mitigate risks associated with external certificate authorities for sensitive internal systems.
- Compliance Support: Facilitate adherence to internal security policies and regulatory requirements.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The DigiCert Private Root CA is a foundational cybersecurity solution that empowers organizations to establish and manage their own private Certificate Authority (CA). This service provides the essential infrastructure to issue and control internal digital certificates, ensuring a secure and trusted environment for your organization's private network and applications.
This solution is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market companies who need to secure internal communications, authenticate devices, and manage access to sensitive resources without relying solely on public CAs. It integrates into existing IT infrastructure, providing a centralized point of control for your Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).
- Private CA Control: Maintain complete ownership and administrative control over your root certificate.
- Internal Certificate Issuance: Securely issue and manage certificates for internal servers, devices, and users.
- Enhanced Security Posture: Reduce reliance on external CAs for internal trust, minimizing attack vectors.
- PKI Foundation: Build a robust and scalable Public Key Infrastructure tailored to your organization's needs.
- Compliance Enablement: Support internal security mandates and regulatory requirements through controlled certificate management.
DigiCert Private Root CA offers SMB and mid-market teams the power to build a secure, self-managed PKI, providing enterprise-grade trust without the enterprise overhead.
What This Solves
Establish Internal Certificate Authority
Enable teams to create and manage a private root Certificate Authority. This provides a secure foundation for issuing and controlling all internal digital certificates, ensuring a trusted environment for internal applications and communications.
On-premises infrastructure, hybrid cloud deployments, private network security, internal application authentication
Secure Internal Device and Server Authentication
Streamline the process of issuing and managing certificates for internal servers, IoT devices, and workstations. This ensures that only authorized devices can access sensitive network resources, significantly improving internal security.
Network segmentation, device identity management, secure remote access, operational technology (OT) security
Enhance Data Encryption and Confidentiality
Automate the deployment of encryption certificates for internal data in transit and at rest. This capability protects sensitive business information from unauthorized access and ensures compliance with data privacy regulations.
Data loss prevention, regulatory compliance, secure file transfer, internal communication security
Key Features
Private Root CA Creation
Gain complete control over your organization's trust anchor, reducing external dependencies and enhancing security.
Internal Certificate Issuance
Securely issue and manage digital certificates for all internal assets, from servers to user devices.
Customizable Certificate Policies
Define and enforce specific policies for certificate issuance, validity, and revocation to meet unique organizational needs.
Enhanced Security Control
Mitigate risks associated with public CA compromises by maintaining your own secure internal PKI.
PKI Foundation
Build a scalable and robust Public Key Infrastructure to support future security initiatives and growth.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent security controls and internal trust mechanisms 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 internal system integrity for critical operations, necessitating robust PKI management.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often involve connected devices and operational technology (OT) that require secure authentication and communication channels, managed effectively by a private CA.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies need to ensure the security and integrity of internal systems and data, often adhering to specific security mandates that benefit from controlled PKI.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Private Root CA?
A Private Root CA is a certificate authority that is created and managed by an organization for its own internal use. It serves as the root of trust for issuing digital certificates within that organization's private network.
Who typically uses a Private Root CA?
IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-sized to large organizations use Private Root CAs to secure internal communications, authenticate devices, and manage access to sensitive resources without relying on public Certificate Authorities.
How does this differ from a public CA?
Public CAs issue certificates trusted by the general internet, while a Private Root CA establishes trust only within your organization's network. This provides greater control and is suitable for internal-only applications and systems.
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.