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.
- Core Functionality: Enables the creation and management of a private Certificate Authority (CA) for issuing internal digital certificates.
- Security Enhancement: Provides a foundational layer of trust for internal applications, devices, and communication channels.
- Compliance Assurance: Facilitates adherence to security policies and regulatory requirements by controlling the issuance of certificates.
- Operational Control: Offers complete control over the certificate lifecycle, from issuance to revocation, within your private network.
Product Overview
Product Overview
DigiCert Private Root CA is a foundational cybersecurity solution that empowers organizations to establish and manage their own trusted Certificate Authority (CA). This service allows for the issuance of internal digital certificates, providing a secure and controlled environment for your private Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).
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 infrastructure, providing a centralized and auditable method for managing digital trust without relying on external public CAs for internal operations.
- Private Certificate Authority: Establish your own root and intermediate Certificate Authorities.
- Internal Certificate Issuance: Issue and manage digital certificates for internal servers, devices, and applications.
- PKI Control: Maintain full administrative control over your Public Key Infrastructure.
- Enhanced Security Posture: Strengthen internal security by ensuring all issued certificates are trusted within your network.
- Auditable Operations: Track and audit all certificate issuance and management activities for compliance.
Secure your internal digital landscape with a dedicated Private Root CA, offering enterprise-grade trust without the enterprise overhead for your business.
What This Solves
Establish Internal Trust for Applications
Enable teams to issue and manage digital certificates for internal servers and applications, ensuring secure communication and authentication. Streamline the process of deploying TLS/SSL certificates for internal web services and APIs.
cloud-native applications, on-premises servers, microservices architecture, internal APIs
Secure Device Authentication
Automate the issuance of certificates for internal devices, such as IoT devices or employee workstations, to ensure only authorized hardware can access the network. Protect sensitive data by enforcing strong device identity verification.
network-attached devices, IoT deployments, endpoint security, BYOD policies
Meet Compliance and Auditing Requirements
Support teams in meeting regulatory compliance by providing an auditable trail of all certificate issuance and management activities. Maintain a controlled environment for digital trust that aligns with internal security policies.
regulatory compliance, internal audits, security policy enforcement, data governance
Key Features
Private Root CA Creation
Establish your own trusted root of trust, independent of public Certificate Authorities, for enhanced internal security control.
Certificate Issuance and Management
Issue, renew, and revoke digital certificates for internal servers, applications, and devices with granular control.
PKI Control and Auditing
Maintain full administrative oversight of your Public Key Infrastructure and access auditable logs for compliance and security monitoring.
Enhanced Internal Security
Strengthen your organization's security posture by ensuring all internal digital communications and authentications are cryptographically secured.
Subscription-based Model
Benefit from predictable costs and access to the latest features and support through a flexible subscription.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security and strict control over internal systems to protect sensitive customer data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must secure patient data (PHI) and comply with HIPAA, necessitating strong internal security controls and auditable certificate management for medical devices and systems.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often deploy numerous internal devices and systems that require secure authentication and communication, especially with the rise of IoT and operational technology (OT) security needs.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle highly confidential client information, requiring secure internal communication channels and data protection measures to maintain client trust and confidentiality.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Private Root CA?
A Private Root CA is a Certificate Authority that you create and manage yourself, rather than relying on a public CA. It serves as the ultimate trust anchor for certificates issued within your private network.
Who typically uses a Private Root CA?
Organizations that need to issue digital certificates for internal use cases, such as securing internal web servers, applications, devices, or for code signing, often use a Private Root CA. This includes businesses with specific security or compliance requirements.
How does this differ from a public CA?
Public CAs are trusted by default by web browsers and operating systems globally. A Private Root CA is only trusted within your own network or by devices and systems you explicitly configure to trust it. This provides greater control for internal-only operations.
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.