An in-house On-Premises PKI is particularly useful when companies require a high degree of control over infrastructure, processes, key material, and integrations, or when they intentionally want to retain responsibility for PKI operations themselves.
A Managed Service can be a suitable alternative if technical and regulatory requirements can also be met through an externally operated service. Key factors include an appropriate security and operating model, clearly defined responsibilities, suitable certifications, auditability, and controlled third-party management. Especially where regulatory requirements apply, the company remains responsible for assessing and managing outsourced risks.
With DARZ Managed PKI & CLM powered by MTG, we provide highly available operations across two certified data centers in Germany. Whether a Managed Service meets a company’s specific regulatory requirements must always be assessed based on the individual use case and applicable requirements.