CLI – What capabilities does the MTG ERS CLI Client provide?

The MTG ERS CLI Client makes it possible to use MTG CLM functions directly from the command line and integrate them into scripts or automated workflows. The CLI Client is available for various Windows and Linux platforms. From the command line, users can, among other things, request certificates, check the status of certificate requests, and […]

REST API – What capabilities does the MTG CLM REST API provide?

The MTG CLM REST API makes it possible to integrate certificate processes into existing applications, platforms, and automation workflows. This allows companies to interact with MTG CLM programmatically and automate certificate management processes without relying exclusively on the graphical user interface. The API is particularly suitable for custom integrations and customer-specific workflows where standardized interfaces […]

CMP – What is the Certificate Management Protocol and what is it used for?

CMP (Certificate Management Protocol) is a standardized protocol for comprehensive certificate management processes within a PKI. It supports, among other things, the request and management of X.509 certificates as well as various mechanisms for securing and authenticating communications. With MTG CMP, MTG CLM provides a corresponding interface. Certificate requests are processed according to the Policies […]

EST – What is Enrollment over Secure Transport and what is it used for?

EST (Enrollment over Secure Transport) is a standardized protocol in accordance with RFC 7030 for the secure, automated request and provisioning of certificates over TLS. It is particularly suitable for IoT, mobile, and embedded systems, as well as other devices that need to automatically obtain and renew certificates. With MTG EST, this process can be […]

SCEP – What is the Simple Certificate Enrollment Protocol and what is it used for?

SCEP (Simple Certificate Enrollment Protocol) is a standardized protocol for the automated request and renewal of digital certificates. It is supported in particular by network devices, Mobile Device Management systems, and other enterprise systems. With MTG SCEP, MTG CLM provides a SCEP interface in accordance with RFC 8894. This allows compatible devices and systems to […]

ACME – What is the Automatic Certificate Management Environment and what is it used for?

ACME (Automatic Certificate Management Environment) is a standardized protocol for the automated request and renewal of certificates. It is commonly used for SSL/TLS certificates on web servers, but is also suitable for cloud-native environments such as Kubernetes or OpenShift. With MTG ACME, MTG CLM provides an ACME interface in accordance with RFC 8555. This allows […]