External CAIntegration
Seamlessly integrate KeyGrid PKI with your existing enterprise certificate authority infrastructure. Preserve investments while gaining modern capabilities and enterprise-grade security.
Advanced Integration Capabilities
Built specifically for enterprise environments with complex PKI requirements
Seamless Integration
Connect KeyGrid PKI with your existing enterprise CA infrastructure without disruption
- Microsoft ADCS support
- OpenSSL CA compatibility
- Custom CA provider support
- API-driven integration
Subordinate CA Workflows
Complete lifecycle management for subordinate CA creation and maintenance
- HSM-backed CSR generation
- Automated certificate import
- Policy compliance validation
- Multi-step workflow management
Multi-Device Resumption
Resume subordinate CA workflows seamlessly across any device or browser
- Server-side state management
- Cross-device continuity
- Workflow persistence
- Real-time synchronization
Enterprise Database Integration
Full database persistence with audit trails and compliance reporting
- PostgreSQL backend
- Complete audit logging
- Tenant isolation
- Performance optimization
Why Choose External CA Integration?
Transform your PKI infrastructure without disrupting existing operations
Preserve Existing Investments
Leverage your current PKI infrastructure while gaining modern capabilities
- Protect existing CA investments
- Gradual modernization path
- Risk-free integration
- Minimal operational changes
Enhanced Security Posture
Add enterprise-grade security features to your existing PKI deployment
- HSM-backed key generation
- Hardware security modules
- FIPS 140-2 Level 3 compliance
- Advanced policy enforcement
Operational Excellence
Streamline certificate management with modern automation and monitoring
- Automated workflows
- Real-time monitoring
- Performance optimization
- Simplified management
Subordinate CA Integration Workflow
Complete step-by-step process for integrating with external certificate authorities
Register External CA
Upload and validate your existing CA certificates in KeyGrid PKI
Support for root and intermediate CAs with comprehensive certificate chain validation
Configure Subordinate CA Request
Define certificate subject information, key parameters, and validity requirements
Flexible subject DN configuration with policy compliance checking
Generate HSM-Backed CSR
Create cryptographically secure certificate signing requests using hardware security modules
FIPS 140-2 Level 3 compliant key generation with multiple algorithm support (RSA, ECDSA)
Submit to External CA
Download CSR and submit through your existing CA processes (manual or automated)
Multi-format export (PEM, DER, PKCS#10) with integration guidance
Import Signed Certificate
Upload the signed certificate to complete subordinate CA creation
Comprehensive validation and automatic integration with KeyGrid PKI hierarchy
Operational Management
Manage the subordinate CA lifecycle with full KeyGrid PKI capabilities
Certificate issuance, renewal, revocation, and comprehensive monitoring
Real-World Use Cases
See how organizations leverage external CA integration to solve complex PKI challenges
Microsoft ADCS Extension
Extend existing Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services with modern capabilities
Scenario
Large enterprise with established Windows PKI infrastructure
KeyGrid Solution
KeyGrid PKI acts as a subordinate CA under ADCS, providing cloud-native scalability while preserving existing trust relationships
Hybrid Cloud Migration
Gradually migrate from on-premises PKI to cloud-native solutions
Scenario
Organization transitioning to cloud-first architecture
KeyGrid Solution
Maintain existing root CA on-premises while moving certificate issuance to KeyGrid PKI subordinate CAs in the cloud
Regulatory Compliance
Meet strict compliance requirements while modernizing PKI infrastructure
Scenario
Financial services or government organization with regulatory constraints
KeyGrid Solution
Keep compliant root CA unchanged while adding modern features through KeyGrid PKI subordinate CAs
Ready to Integrate Your PKI?
Our PKI experts will work with your team to design a seamless integration strategy that preserves your existing investments while unlocking modern capabilities.