DigiCert Private Root CA
Establish and manage your own trusted Certificate Authority with the DigiCert Private Root CA, ensuring robust control over your internal digital identities and security policies.
- Root CA Management: Full control over your organization's private root certificate authority for internal trust.
- Enhanced Security: Mitigate risks associated with public CAs for internal applications and devices.
- Custom Policies: Define and enforce unique certificate issuance policies tailored to your business needs.
- Long-Term Trust: Build a foundational layer of trust for all internal digital communications and transactions.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The DigiCert Private Root CA provides organizations with the capability to establish and manage their own trusted Certificate Authority (CA) infrastructure. This solution allows businesses to issue and manage digital certificates internally, ensuring that all internal systems, applications, and devices operate under a unified and controlled trust model.
This service is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within small to mid-market companies who need to secure internal operations, manage device identities, and enforce strict security policies without relying solely on public certificate authorities. It integrates into existing IT infrastructure to provide a foundational layer of trust for all internal digital interactions.
- Establish Private Trust: Create your own root CA to issue and manage internal certificates.
- Control Issuance: Define granular policies for certificate creation and lifecycle management.
- Secure Internal Systems: Ensure the authenticity and integrity of internal applications, servers, and devices.
- Compliance Support: Facilitate adherence to internal security standards and regulatory requirements.
- Scalable Infrastructure: Build a PKI foundation that grows with your organization's needs.
Empower your IT team with the control and security of a private root CA, tailored for the operational demands of SMB and mid-market businesses.
What This Solves
Enable secure internal application authentication
Enable teams to issue and manage certificates for internal applications, ensuring secure and authenticated communication between services. Streamline the process of validating application identities to prevent unauthorized access and data breaches.
cloud-native deployments, microservices architecture, internal API gateways, hybrid cloud environments
Secure device identities for IoT and endpoints
Automate the issuance and management of certificates for internal devices, including IoT endpoints and employee workstations. Protect against device spoofing and ensure only authorized devices can access sensitive network resources.
managed endpoint security, IoT device management, network access control, BYOD policies
Establish trust for internal code signing
Streamline the process of signing internal software and scripts with trusted certificates issued by your private root CA. Ensure the integrity and authenticity of all internally developed or deployed code.
internal software development, DevOps pipelines, script execution policies, application deployment automation
Key Features
Private Root CA Issuance
Establish your own trusted root certificate authority, providing complete control over your internal digital trust infrastructure.
Customizable Certificate Policies
Define and enforce specific issuance rules, key usage, and validity periods to meet unique organizational security requirements.
Internal PKI Management
Manage the entire lifecycle of internal certificates, from creation to renewal and revocation, ensuring ongoing security and compliance.
Enhanced Internal Security
Mitigate risks associated with public CAs for internal systems and applications, securing sensitive data and communications.
Subscription-Based Model
Access advanced PKI capabilities through a predictable subscription, allowing for scalable deployment without large upfront capital investment.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent security and compliance to protect sensitive customer data and transactions, making a controlled internal PKI essential for trust and integrity.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must comply with regulations like HIPAA, necessitating secure handling of patient data and protected health information through robust internal security measures.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often deploy numerous connected devices and systems that require secure authentication and communication to prevent operational disruptions and ensure data integrity.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies handle sensitive information and require secure internal systems to protect national security and citizen data, often adhering to strict security mandates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Private Root CA?
A Private Root CA is a certificate authority that an organization establishes and controls for issuing digital certificates within its own private network. Unlike public CAs, its trust is typically established internally through distribution to devices and systems.
Who typically uses a Private Root CA?
Businesses that need to manage internal trust, secure internal applications, authenticate devices, or meet specific compliance requirements often use a Private Root CA. This includes organizations with significant internal IT infrastructure and security needs.
How does this integrate with my existing systems?
The Private Root CA provides the foundation for your internal Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). Certificates issued by it can be deployed to servers, workstations, and applications to enable secure communication and authentication, often integrating with Active Directory or other identity management systems.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
High — engineer-led
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.