DigiCert Private Root CA
DigiCert Private Root CA empowers organizations to establish and manage their own trusted Certificate Authority, ensuring robust control over digital identity and security for up to 1152 days.
- Extended Coverage: Access to a private root CA for a duration of up to 1152 days, providing long-term control over your digital certificates.
- Enhanced Security: Coverage for issuing your own internal certificates, reducing reliance on external authorities for sensitive operations.
- Operational Control: Protection against unauthorized certificate issuance and management by maintaining your own trusted root.
- Identity Assurance: Entitlement to establish a foundational trust anchor for your organization's internal PKI infrastructure.
Product Overview
Product Overview
DigiCert Private Root CA provides organizations with the capability to establish and manage their own private Certificate Authority (CA). This service allows for the issuance of internal digital certificates, offering granular control over security policies and identity management within your network.
This solution is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies seeking to secure internal applications, devices, and communications. It integrates into existing IT infrastructure, providing a dedicated root of trust for your organization's private certificate ecosystem.
- Private Root CA Management: Establish and control your own root certificate for internal PKI.
- Custom Certificate Issuance: Issue and manage digital certificates tailored to your organization's specific needs.
- Enhanced Internal Security: Strengthen security posture by managing your own trusted certificate chain.
- Reduced External Dependency: Minimize reliance on public CAs for internal certificate requirements.
- PKI Foundation: Build a robust Public Key Infrastructure foundation for internal trust and authentication.
DigiCert Private Root CA offers SMB and mid-market teams the essential tools to build and manage their own secure PKI environment with enterprise-grade control.
What This Solves
Establish Internal Certificate Authority
Enable teams to create and manage their own private root Certificate Authority. Streamline the issuance of internal digital certificates for applications, devices, and secure communications.
on-premises infrastructure, hybrid cloud environments, internal application security, device authentication
Secure Internal Communications
Automate the deployment of trusted certificates for internal services like VPNs, Wi-Fi, and internal web applications. Ensure secure and authenticated communication channels for all employees.
network security, endpoint management, secure access controls, corporate communications
Manage Private Key Infrastructure
Streamline the lifecycle management of internal digital certificates, from issuance to revocation. Maintain a centralized and controlled environment for your organization's PKI.
identity and access management, security policy enforcement, compliance reporting, IT operations
Key Features
Private Root CA Creation
Establish your own root of trust, providing complete control over your internal Public Key Infrastructure.
Custom Certificate Issuance
Issue digital certificates tailored to specific internal needs, enhancing security and operational flexibility.
PKI Lifecycle Management
Manage the entire lifecycle of internal certificates, from issuance to renewal and revocation, ensuring ongoing security.
Reduced External Dependency
Minimize reliance on public Certificate Authorities for internal certificate needs, leading to cost savings and greater control.
Enhanced Internal Security
Strengthen your organization's security posture by controlling the issuance and validation of all internal digital certificates.
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 secure internal communication channels for critical systems and devices.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often have specialized internal systems and IoT devices that require secure authentication and communication, managed through a private PKI.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies need to maintain secure internal networks and systems, often with specific compliance mandates for identity management and data protection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Private Root CA?
A Private Root CA is a Certificate Authority that is not publicly trusted by default by web browsers or operating systems. It is used to establish a chain of trust for an organization's internal network and applications.
Who typically uses a Private Root CA?
Organizations that need to issue their own internal digital certificates for securing internal servers, applications, devices, or communications often use a Private Root CA. This includes businesses with specific security requirements or those looking for greater control over their Public Key Infrastructure.
How does this differ from a public CA?
Public CAs are trusted by default by most devices and browsers worldwide. A Private Root CA is managed internally and its trust must be explicitly established within the organization's network or devices. This allows for more customized policies and control over internal certificate issuance.
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.