Seacert

Seacert, offered by Intertrust Technologies Corporation, is a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) service specifically designed for the Internet of Things (IoT). According to the vendor, Seacert provides secure and scalable device identity management, making it suitable for companies of all sizes, from small startups to large enterprises. It caters to a wide range of professions and industries, including IoT device manufacturers, energy and utilities companies, media and entertainment companies, retail supply chain participants, and industrial IoT companies.

Key Features

According to the vendor, Seacert offers easy scalability, automation, and has received WebTrust certification, which they claim ensures compliance with industry standards and best practices.

The vendor states that Seacert provides a comprehensive PKI solution specifically designed for IoT devices. This solution enables the creation of rich, cryptographically secure device identities that can adapt to shifts in the business and technology landscape.

Seacert offers flexible provisioning options, allowing companies to deliver device identities directly to the factory floor or in the field via factory, cloud, or any combination of methods, according to the vendor.

According to the vendor, Seacert provides secure and cost-effective device identities, regardless of the number of devices a company has. The service can handle the complexity of managing device identities at scale, ensuring efficient and secure operations.

The vendor claims that Seacert allows companies to securely update firmware, reconfigure identities, embed custom attributes, and control access and actions. This flexibility is said to enable companies to capitalize on new capabilities and adapt to changing business requirements.

According to the vendor, Seacert ensures data integrity and security throughout the entire device and data ecosystem. The service helps authenticate devices, create trust, and protect against unauthorized access and data breaches.

The vendor states that using Seacert can save companies between 50-85% compared to in-house provisioning of device identities. They claim that the service allows for quick deployment, with companies getting up and running in days, while reducing risk and ensuring efficient operations.

Seacert has a proven track record, according to the vendor, issuing billions of cryptographic credentials to leading global consumer electronics device makers and service providers. The service is trusted by companies across various industries, ensuring the security and integrity of their IoT devices.

According to the vendor, Seacert is WebTrust certified and supports compliance with NIST's IoT device cybersecurity guidelines (NISTIR 8259A). The service automatically generates audit-ready reports, simplifying the compliance process.