Certificate lifecycle management (CLM) and public key infrastructure (PKI) software assist companies in authenticating and encrypting information using digital certificates. PKI is a cryptographic framework that secures digital communication and safeguards data, devices, machines, and individuals from impersonation, unauthorized interception, tampering, and other cyber threats. The key advantage of this software is its ability to provide visibility and automation throughout the entire certificate lifecycle, including issuance, discovery, inventory, provisioning, deployment, security, monitoring, renewal, and revocation. By automating these processes, CLM and PKI software often replace manual methods like spreadsheet tracking, helping companies avoid unplanned system downtime and vulnerabilities caused by errors or expired certificates. CLM and PKI software offer comprehensive capabilities for issuing, managing, and automating digital certificates, including SSL & TLS certificates, client authentication certificates, digital signatures, and SSH certificates. Common use cases for PKI and CLM software include user authentication, machine-to-machine authentication for servers and containers, digitally signing code and documents, and ensuring encryption and integrity for IoT devices, among others.
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