Automating SSL with DigiCert: Certificate Lifecycle Management

Automating SSL with DigiCert: Certificate Lifecycle Management

Managing SSL/TLS certificates can be complex for many organizations.
From CSR generation to installation and renewal — every step requires proper timing and coordination.
If even one certificate expires unnoticed, it can lead to website downtime, lost revenue, and damaged reputation.

This is where Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM) becomes essential —
providing a centralized, automated solution for managing digital certificates efficiently.

What Is Certificate Lifecycle Management?

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Certificate Lifecycle Management covers the entire lifecycle of a digital certificate:

  • Issuance → Quickly issue new certificates.
  • Deployment → Install certificates to the right servers and services.
  • Monitoring → Track expiration dates, configuration, and vulnerabilities.
  • Renewal & Revocation → Automatically renew or revoke before expiry.

DigiCert’s CLM Solution

DigiCert CertCentral® is DigiCert’s Certificate Lifecycle Management platform that enables organizations to:

  • Automate SSL/TLS using APIs & ACME protocol.
  • Monitor Certificates with a centralized dashboard.
  • Receive Expiration Alerts and reminders.
  • Integrate Easily with DevOps pipelines, CI/CD, and IT security systems.

Benefits of Using DigiCert CLM

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  • Prevent Downtime → No more outages due to expired SSL.
  • Save IT Resources → Eliminate manual management tasks.
  • Strengthen Security → Get visibility over misconfigured or weak certificates.
  • Scale Easily → Perfect for organizations managing hundreds or thousands of domains.

Who Needs CLM?

  • Large Enterprises with multiple websites and applications.
  • SaaS & Fintech Companies with strict compliance requirements.
  • DevOps Teams that require fast, automated deployment.

Conclusion

Manual certificate management is no longer practical in today’s digital landscape.
With DigiCert CertCentral®, you can fully automate your SSL/TLS certificate lifecycle, reduce downtime risk, and strengthen your organization’s security posture. For more information, please visit  www.sslmalaysia.com.my

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