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SCEP VS EST

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SCEP vs. EST: Simplifying Certificate Enrollment for Your PKI Introduction: Why Automated Certificate Enrollment Matters Imagine your company has thousands of devices—laptops, servers, IoT sensors—all needing digital certificates for secure access. Manually managing these certificates would be a nightmare! That’s where SCEP (Simple Certificate Enrollment Protocol) and EST (Enrollment over Secure Transport) come in. These protocols automate the process of requesting, issuing, and renewing certificates, saving IT teams from endless paperwork and security risks. In this guide, we’ll break...

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How PKI Trust Manager eases achieving Zero-Trust Security

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How PKI Trust Manager eases achieving Zero-Trust Security Introduction Modern enterprises require robust security frameworks that combine cloud-based device management with strong authentication mechanisms. The integration between Microsoft Intune and a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Certification Authority (CA) is critical for enabling: Windows Hello for Business (passwordless authentication) Certificate-based authentication (for Wi-Fi, NAC, and VPN) Secure device provisioning through...

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Secure Device Management: How MDM Works with Certificates

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Secure Device Management: How MDM Works with Certificates The Problem: Weak Authentication in Modern Workplaces Many companies still rely on passwords for device authentication—but passwords can be stolen, shared, or hacked. A more secure approach uses digital certificates, which act like unforgeable ID cards for devices. To deploy certificates at scale, organizations use Mobile Device Management (MDM) systems integrated with certificate management solution – such as Securetron’s PKI Trust Manager. This guide explains how the integration works. Why Certificates + MDM =...

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Intune Integration with PKI Trust Manager is Essential for Modern Enterprise Security

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Why Intune Integration with PKI Trust Manager is Essential for Modern Enterprise Security Introduction As enterprises embrace cloud-based management and zero-trust security models, seamless integration between Microsoft Intune Mobile Device Management (MDM) and a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Certification Authority (CA) with PKI Trust Manager becomes critical. This integration enables secure authentication mechanisms such as Windows Hello for Business, certificate-based authentication (CBA) for Wi-Fi, NAC (Network Access Control), and VPNs. Additionally, extending Intune’s management...

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Certificate Discovery

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Certificate Discovery What is Certificate Discovery? Certificate Discovery is the process of finding and keeping track of all the digital certificates in your organization’s IT systems. Certificates are like digital IDs that secure websites, apps, servers, and devices. But in large, complex environments, it’s easy to lose track of where these certificates are, who’s responsible for them, and when they expire. Certificate Discovery helps you get a clear picture of your entire certificate landscape. Why Does Certificate Discovery Matter? Prevent Surprise Expirations Certificates don’t last...

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Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM)

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Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM) What is Certificate Lifecycle Management Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM) is the process of managing digital certificates from start to finish. Digital certificates are essential for securing online communications, authenticating users, and protecting sensitive data. They’re used everywhere—from websites and email servers to IoT devices, code signing, digital identity and Smart Cards. But managing these certificates isn’t a one-time task; it’s an ongoing process that ensures security and prevents disruptions. Here’s a breakdown of the CLM...

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Let’s Encrypt: Certificate Renewal Notification

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Let’s Encrypt: Get Notification of Certificate Expiration Key Reasons for the Change: Let’s Encrypt, the nonprofit certificate authority that provides free SSL/TLS certificates, has announced that it will no longer send expiration notice emails for its certificates. This decision is driven by several important reasons, including cost savings and privacy concerns. Cost Efficiency: Sending millions of emails incurs significant costs, including infrastructure and maintenance expenses. By discontinuing these emails, Let’s Encrypt can allocate its limited resources more effectively toward...

Understanding Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

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Understanding Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Process, Benefits, and Best Practices for Enhanced Security Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is a security mechanism that requires users to provide two or more verification factors to gain access to a system, application, or account. MFA enhances security by adding layers of protection, making it more difficult for unauthorized users to access sensitive information. Below is a detailed explanation of the MFA process: 1. What is MFA? MFA combines two or more of the...

Ensuring Compliance for PKI Certificates

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Ensuring Compliance for PKI Certificates: A Comprehensive Guide to Regulatory Requirements, Best Practices, and Tools Compliance for PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) certificates is critical to ensure that the use of digital certificates meets regulatory, industry, and organizational security standards. Proper compliance helps organizations avoid legal penalties, data breaches, and operational disruptions. Below is a detailed guide on compliance requirements, frameworks, and best practices for PKI certificates. 1. Key Compliance Frameworks for PKI Certificates PKI certificates are often...

Cloud-based PKI

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Cloud based PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) Cloud-Based PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) is a modern approach to managing digital certificates and cryptographic keys using cloud services. It eliminates the need for organizations to maintain on-premises PKI infrastructure, offering scalability, flexibility, and reduced operational overhead. Below is a detailed overview of Cloud-Based PKI, its benefits, challenges, and use cases. 1. What is Cloud-Based PKI? Cloud-Based PKI is a service that provides certificate issuance, management, and revocation through cloud platforms. It...