Public Key Infrastructure

Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) is a system for managing, issuing, and verifying digital certificates, which are used for the secure authentication of users and devices. Unlike traditional password-based solutions, PKI offers a significantly more secure method by replacing passwords with certificates. Certificates act as digital IDs and are cryptographically secured, making them virtually tamper-proof.

A key application of PKI is the secure communication between devices and networks. For example, Relution Shield provides an integrated PKI that automatically issues certificates to enrolled devices. These certificates authenticate devices when establishing a connection, such as a VPN tunnel into the corporate network. There’s no need for users to enter static passwords— the system automatically checks the stored certificate authentication before granting access.

Relution's PKI functionality simplifies IT teams' ability to efficiently implement security standards across large device fleets. With automated certificate management, manual password upkeep is eliminated, significantly reducing the risk of phishing or password theft. PKI also ensures that only authorized devices have access to sensitive resources such as intranets or business applications.

An additional advantage of PKI is its scalability. Whether used in small organizations or enterprises with thousands of devices, PKI enables centralized and automated certificate management, minimizing the workload for IT departments. Features like automatic distribution and regular renewal of certificates ensure that all devices consistently meet current security policies.

With its combination of strong authentication, user-friendliness, and easy scalability, PKI is an indispensable security component for businesses. Relution offers an integrated solution that enables efficient certificate management, elevating IT security to a new level.