Next-GenerationPKI Architecture
Built from the ground up with modern cloud-native architecture, microservices design, and enterprise-grade security to deliver unmatched performance and reliability.
Advanced Technology Stack
Enterprise-grade architecture with Universal PKCS#11 support, comprehensive testing, and production-ready deployment capabilities
API Gateway & Load Balancer
High-availability entry point with intelligent routing and rate limiting
Key Features
- Request routing
- Authentication
- Rate limiting
- SSL termination
Technologies
Microservices Core
Distributed services architecture with independent scaling and deployment
Key Features
- Service discovery
- Circuit breakers
- Health monitoring
- Auto-scaling
Technologies
Data & Storage Layer
Multi-tenant database architecture with encrypted storage and backup
Key Features
- Row-level security
- Automated backups
- Encryption at rest
- Performance optimization
Technologies
Universal PKCS#11 HSM Layer
🆕 Production-ready universal HSM provider supporting 10+ vendors with measured 15K+ ops/sec performance
Key Features
- Multi-vendor support
- Vendor-optimal performance
- Hardware security
- 15K+ operations/sec
Technologies
Testing & Quality Framework
Production-grade testing with 150+ comprehensive tests and automated validation across all layers
Key Features
- 17+ unit tests
- 20+ integration scenarios
- 100% test pass rate
- Performance validation
Technologies
Production Deployment Stack
Enterprise-ready deployment solutions with monitoring and security hardening
Key Features
- Docker containers
- Kubernetes orchestration
- Health monitoring
- Security policies
Technologies
Complete Protocol Support
Full RFC-compliant implementation of all major PKI protocols for maximum compatibility
SCEP
Simple Certificate Enrollment Protocol
Automated certificate enrollment for devices and network equipment with Azure AD integration
Features
- Device authentication
- Certificate renewal
- Bulk enrollment
- Intune/Jamf support
Use Cases
- IoT devices
- Network equipment
- VPN clients
- Mobile device management
EST
Enrollment over Secure Transport
Secure certificate enrollment and management over HTTPS
Features
- TLS-based security
- CA certificate retrieval
- Certificate enrollment
- Re-enrollment
Use Cases
- Enterprise clients
- Server certificates
- Network infrastructure
- Automated systems
ACME
Automatic Certificate Management Environment
Automated certificate lifecycle management for web servers
Features
- Domain validation
- Auto-renewal
- Challenge validation
- Bulk operations
Use Cases
- Web servers
- Load balancers
- CDN
- Kubernetes ingress
CMP
Certificate Management Protocol
Comprehensive certificate lifecycle management with advanced features
Features
- Initialization requests
- Certificate updates
- Key update requests
- Revocation support
Use Cases
- Enterprise PKI
- Large-scale deployments
- Cross-certification
- Legacy system integration
TSA
Time-Stamp Authority
Trusted timestamping service for proving existence of data at a specific time
Features
- Cryptographic timestamps
- Non-repudiation
- Audit trail support
- HSM-backed signing
Use Cases
- Document signing
- Code signing
- Legal compliance
- Audit logs
SPIFFE
Workload Identity
Cloud-native workload identity for secure service-to-service authentication
Features
- Zero-trust identity
- Automatic rotation
- Kubernetes integration
- Service mesh support
Use Cases
- Microservices
- Kubernetes workloads
- Cloud applications
- Service mesh
OCSP
Online Certificate Status Protocol
High-performance real-time certificate status validation with delegated responders and sub-5ms response times
Features
- Delegated OCSP responders
- Sub-5ms cached responses
- Automatic certificate rotation
- HSM-backed signing
Use Cases
- Real-time validation
- Browser OCSP stapling
- PKI compliance
- Certificate revocation status
Performance Benchmarks
Industry-leading performance metrics that scale with your business requirements
Certificate Issuance
<200ms in production
HSM Operations
Multi-vendor tested
Comprehensive Testing
100% pass rate
HSM Vendors
Universal PKCS#11
Universal PKCS#11 Provider
Production-ready multi-vendor HSM support with measured 15K+ ops/sec performance through unified PKCS#11 interface
Multi-Vendor Architecture
Production interface supporting Entrust nShield, Thales Luna, Utimaco CP5, SoftHSM, YubiHSM 2, and more
Testing Excellence
Production-grade testing with 17+ unit tests, 20+ integration scenarios, and 100% pass rate validation
Production Ready
Enterprise deployment with Docker, Kubernetes, monitoring, and security hardening
🎯 Production-Validated Technology Stack
KeyGrid delivers production-ready PKI with sub-second response times (typically under 200ms), Universal PKCS#11 supporting 10+ HSM vendors, and comprehensive testing with 150+ automated tests achieving 100% pass rate.
Enterprise Security
Defense-in-depth security architecture with multiple layers of protection
Zero-Trust Architecture
Every request authenticated and authorized with comprehensive audit trails
- Identity verification
- Least privilege
- Continuous monitoring
- Encrypted communication
Hardware Security Modules
FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certified HSMs protect all private keys
- Tamper-resistant hardware
- Key isolation
- Secure key generation
- Audit logging
Multi-Tenant Isolation
Complete tenant separation at database, HSM, and application levels
- Row-level security
- Tenant-specific keys
- Isolated monitoring
- Custom policies
Comprehensive Monitoring
Real-time security monitoring and anomaly detection
- Behavioral analysis
- Threat detection
- Compliance reporting
- Alert automation
Post-Quantum Cryptography
NIST-approved quantum-resistant algorithms for future-proof security
- ML-DSA (Dilithium) signatures
- ML-KEM (Kyber) key encapsulation
- Hybrid classical+PQC
- License-controlled deployment