Companies can use different models depending on their use case. Publicly trusted certificates are obtained from Public CAs or trust centers and are used, for example, for publicly accessible websites, servers, or services.
For private certificates, companies can operate their own PKI or use a Managed PKI service. With an On-Premises solution, the PKI remains within the company’s own infrastructure and can be closely integrated into the existing IT and security architecture. With a Managed Service, a specialized provider assumes key responsibilities for the secure operation of the PKI and CLM.
With MTG Corporate PKI & CLM, MTG offers both an On-Premises solution and, together with our partner DARZ, a Managed PKI & CLM offering. The most appropriate operating model depends in particular on security and compliance requirements, available resources, integration requirements, and the desired level of in-house operation.