The Challenge
Cegedim needed a reliable PKI platform to issue its own digital signature certificates and reduce reliance on external providers. To do so, the company had to meet more than 800 organizational and technical requirements to qualify under the European Union Trusted Lists. Achieving compliance while maintaining scalability and availability was a significant challenge.
We are very satisfied with the functionality of EJBCA. EJBCA is designed to fit with our company’s way of thinking, and we could easily integrate it into our existing architecture.”
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Regulatory landscape
Becoming a Trusted Service Provider required meeting extensive eIDAS and EU Trusted List requirements.
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Scalability and independence
Cegedim needed to issue certificates at scale without relying on another provider.
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High availability requirements
Electronic signature services required continuous, reliable certificate issuance.
The Solution
Enterprise PKI for eIDAS Compliance
Cegedim selected Keyfactor EJBCA Enterprise as a turnkey PKI software appliance to support certificate issuance for electronic signatures. The platform provides the flexibility, scalability, and compliance capabilities required for eIDAS environments. EJBCA integrates seamlessly into Cegedim’s existing architecture and supports high-volume certificate processing.
EJBCA has the reliability to deliver the seven-day, 24-hour service our global client base expect, and has the capability to accomplish the process for delivering certificates seamlessly.”
EJBCA successfully handled large-scale load testing during proof of concept, validating its ability to support production demands.
Business Impact
In September 2021, Cegedim achieved eIDAS qualification and joined the European List of Qualified Trusted Service Providers. This milestone allows the company to issue qualified certificates and seals for electronic signatures independently. Compliance with EU standards accelerated the qualification process and positioned Cegedim as a trusted provider of digital identity services.
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Trusted Service Provider designation
Cegedim earned recognition on the EU Trusted Lists, enabling independent certificate issuance.
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Scalable PKI
The platform supports millions of certificates annually with high availability.
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Customer satisfaction
With Keyfactor, Cegedim can deliver best-in-class support to customers.
“It was a major advantage that EJBCA complied with many of the European Union requirements and helped move the process along.”
