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The Importance of Certificate Lifecycle Management in a Public Key Infrastructure

March 12, 2024
2 min read
PKI & Security

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March 12, 2024

If your company has a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), you understand the importance of secure, trusted communication between devices and systems. A key part of maintaining this security is effective management of the certificates that make these communications possible. This is where Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM) comes into play.

CLM oversees the entire lifecycle of PKI certificates—from issuance to renewal or revocation. It automates tasks such as renewing certificates before they expire, revoking compromised ones, and issuing new certificates to devices and systems as needed.

Implementing a CLM system can save your company time and resources by automating these often time-consuming tasks. It also ensures your PKI remains secure and compliant by monitoring all certificates and alerting you to potential issues.

Beyond efficiency and security, CLM can enhance the experience for employees and customers who rely on your PKI for secure communication by streamlining the certificate management process.

EVERTRUST Horizon CLM software simplifies certificate lifecycle management by seamlessly integrating with both corporate and cloud environments. With Horizon, you can trust your PKI is well-managed, allowing you to focus on other critical aspects of your business.

In summary, a CLM system is essential for any company with a PKI. It helps ensure your PKI is secure and compliant, saves time and resources, and improves the experience for those relying on secure communication. Consider EVERTRUST Horizon to take your PKI management to the next level.

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