Self-Managed PKI Solutions for Enterprise Security

This document is a guide detailing Entrust's self-managed Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) solutions designed to enhance enterprise security. It outlines the challenges posed by the growing adoption of interconnected technologies, which necessitate more robust PKI deployments to meet expanding security demands. The document explains how existing PKIs are being reassessed and redesigned to accommodate new credentialing requirements and the management of secure connections among devices and sensors. It presents Entrust's offerings, which combine expert consultancy services with security hardware to assist organizations from initial requirements assessment through to deployment and training. The guide also describes the importance of hardware security modules (HSMs) in protecting private keys and ensuring compliance with security standards. Additionally, it details the various models of Entrust nShield HSMs available to meet specific customer needs, emphasizing their role in simplifying identity credential management and meeting audit and compliance requirements.