DigiCert Private Root CA
Establish a trusted foundation for your organization's digital certificates with the DigiCert Private Root CA, ensuring secure internal communications and data integrity for your entire network.
- Root CA Management: Full control over your organization's root certificate authority for internal PKI.
- Enhanced Security: Mitigate risks associated with public CAs for internal-only applications and devices.
- Customizable Policies: Define and enforce specific certificate issuance and lifecycle policies tailored to your business needs.
- Long-Term Trust: Build a robust and enduring trust anchor for all your internal digital assets and systems.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The DigiCert Private Root CA provides your organization with a dedicated, self-managed root certificate authority. This service allows you to issue and manage your own internal digital certificates, establishing a trusted foundation for all your private network communications, device authentication, and data encryption needs.
This solution is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market companies who require granular control over their Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). It integrates into your existing network infrastructure, enabling secure internal operations without relying on external public certificate authorities for private use cases.
- Dedicated Root CA: Own and manage your organization's root certificate authority for complete control.
- Internal PKI Foundation: Establish a trusted anchor for issuing internal SSL/TLS certificates, code signing certificates, and client authentication certificates.
- Policy Enforcement: Define and enforce custom certificate policies, including validity periods, key lengths, and usage constraints.
- Enhanced Security Posture: Reduce the attack surface by managing your own internal certificate lifecycle and preventing reliance on potentially compromised public infrastructure for private needs.
- Scalable Trust: Build a scalable and reliable trust model that supports the growth of your organization's digital assets and services.
Empower your IT team with the control and security of a private root CA, delivering enterprise-grade PKI management without the enterprise overhead.
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 communications.
On-premises infrastructure, Hybrid cloud deployments, Private network security, Device authentication
Secure Internal Device Authentication
Automate the issuance and management of client authentication certificates for internal devices and users. Protect sensitive internal resources by ensuring only authorized devices and personnel can access them.
Network access control, IoT device management, Internal application security, Endpoint security
Control Certificate Lifecycle Management
Streamline the entire certificate lifecycle, from issuance to renewal and revocation, with custom policies. Prevent security gaps caused by expired or mismanaged certificates within your private network.
IT asset management, Security policy enforcement, Compliance adherence, Operational efficiency
Key Features
Dedicated Root CA
Provides complete control and ownership over your organization's primary trust anchor for internal certificates.
Customizable Policy Engine
Allows you to define and enforce specific security parameters and usage rules for all issued certificates.
Internal PKI Foundation
Establishes a robust and scalable trust model for all your private network's digital identity needs.
Reduced External Dependency
Minimizes reliance on public Certificate Authorities for internal-only certificate requirements, enhancing security and potentially reducing costs.
Subscription-Based Model
Offers predictable costs and access to ongoing updates and support for your private root CA solution.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent security 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 secure internal communications and device access.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often rely on secure device communication and authentication for operational technology (OT) and internal systems, requiring a controlled PKI.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle highly confidential client information and need robust internal security to maintain client trust and comply with data privacy laws.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Private Root CA?
A Private Root CA is a certificate authority that an organization owns and manages internally. It serves as the ultimate trust anchor for issuing digital certificates used within that organization's private network, distinct from public CAs used for the internet.
Who typically uses a Private Root CA?
Organizations that need to manage their own Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) for internal security, device authentication, or private application security often use a Private Root CA. This includes businesses with specific compliance needs or those seeking greater control over their digital identities.
How does this differ from a public CA?
Public CAs issue certificates trusted by default by web browsers and operating systems for public-facing websites. A Private Root CA's trust is established internally within your organization's network and devices, providing security for private resources.
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.