GlobalSign Auto Enrollment Gateway

The GlobalSign Auto Enrollment Gateway (AEG) is a solution designed to automate certificate lifecycle management and simplify PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) management. It is specifically built to cater to enterprises of all sizes, making it a potential choice for businesses looking to streamline their certificate management processes. According to the vendor, AEG offers features and capabilities that can benefit IT professionals, network administrators, security managers, system administrators, and financial institutions.

Key Features

Automate PKI Certificate Management: According to the vendor, AEG aims to simplify certificate management and automate manual processes, addressing challenges in remote and hybrid work environments. It allows for the easy addition of new devices to the network, archiving and recovery of digital keys, and the automation of tedious certificate management tasks using multiple certificate template types.

Automate and Secure Every Endpoint in Your Network: AEG aims to reduce the risk of vulnerabilities in remote and hybrid-working models by automating the certificate lifecycle management for every endpoint in the network. The vendor states that AEG works with cross-platform (XPAs) and integrates with Mobile Device Managements (MDMs) such as Microsoft InTune and JAMF, extending its reach to non-MS devices and endpoints.

Scheduled Reporting for Better Visibility and Control: AEG provides scheduled reporting capabilities, according to the vendor, allowing organizations to have better visibility and control over their PKI. This feature enhances the ability to monitor and manage certificates effectively.

Support for Protocols and Integration: AEG supports protocols like SCEP & ACME, enabling seamless integration with various devices and endpoints. The vendor also states that AEG integrates with Mobile Device Managements (MDMs) such as Microsoft InTune and JAMF, ensuring compatibility and ease of use.

Flexible Endpoint Management: According to the vendor, AEG offers the flexibility to manage endpoints for companies that need to scale certificate enrollment and provisioning while maintaining a robust level of security. It supports a range of use cases, including User & Machine Authentication, Certificates for Network & Mobile Devices, Email Security Certificates with Ready S/MIME, Key Archival & Recovery, and Public & Private SSL/TLS.

Trusted Third-Party CA: The vendor claims that by outsourcing PKI management to GlobalSign, a trusted third-party CA with over 25 years of experience, enterprises can enjoy significant advantages. These include reducing the total cost of ownership, ensuring compliance with SLAs and audits, minimizing risks associated with breaches and staff turnover, and supporting existing organizational structures and workflows.

Scalability and Growth: AEG allows organizations to scale their PKI as their business grows, according to the vendor. It offers the ability to accommodate increasing certificate enrollment and provisioning needs, ensuring that the PKI infrastructure remains robust and efficient.

Secure Connectivity Anywhere: The vendor claims that AEG empowers employees to connect securely wherever they work. With its automated certificate lifecycle management, it aims to ensure that every endpoint in the network is secure, reducing the risk of vulnerabilities in remote and hybrid-working models.

Cost Savings: According to the vendor, by outsourcing PKI management to a trusted third-party CA like GlobalSign, enterprises can potentially reduce their total cost of ownership by as much as 50%. This cost savings can be significant for organizations looking to optimize their certificate management processes.

Support for Mixed Environments and Use Cases: AEG supports mixed environments, a variety of use cases, and public or private trust models, according to the vendor. This flexibility allows organizations to tailor the solution to their specific needs, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance.