Entrust has unveiled PKI Hub, a new container-based virtual appliance designed to streamline the management of cryptographic assets across cloud and on-premises environments. The solution aims to address the growing complexity of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) management while providing enterprise-wide visibility and automation capabilities. This launch further builds on Entrust’s extensive experience in digital security following its 2020 rebranding and strategic shift toward comprehensive digital security solutions.
PKI Hub incorporates several key components, including a high-throughput Certificate Authority for issuing digital certificates, comprehensive Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM) functionality, and automated enrollment services. The platform also features Online Certificate Status Protocol (OCSP) for real-time certificate validation and RFC3161-compliant timestamping capabilities for digital transactions and documents. These features are particularly crucial as organizations face increasing pressure to maintain robust digital security measures across their infrastructure.
“Over the past 25 years, PKI has evolved to play a critical role across a wide range of applications – from the cloud and edge networks to IoT, modern citizen identities, and digital signatures,” explains Michael Klieman, Global Vice President of Digital Security Product Management at Entrust.
The solution’s architecture includes a RESTful API through the Entrust CA Gateway for managing certificate lifecycles, reporting, and trust policies. A centralized management console enables unified deployment, configuration, and monitoring across the infrastructure. The platform has been engineered to support post-quantum-ready PKI, positioning organizations for future cryptographic requirements – a timely feature given the increasing focus on quantum-resistant security solutions across the industry.
Klieman notes that “as PKI use widens and becomes more complex, organizations are challenged to assign clear ownership and responsibility for managing their cryptographic assets, which left unmanaged can lead to vulnerabilities, unplanned outages, and compliance risk.”
The PKI Hub addresses several critical challenges in modern enterprise environments, including the increasing complexity of PKI applications, issues surrounding ownership and responsibility for cryptographic asset management, and the risks associated with unmanaged PKI infrastructure. The launch follows Entrust’s broader strategy of expanding its digital security portfolio, which has included strategic acquisitions like WorldReach to strengthen its position in secure digital identity solutions.
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January 17, 2025 – by the ID Tech Editorial Team
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