The Challenge
RSA needed to update their previous legacy PKI systems to increase automation and centralized visibility. As the organization expanded globally and adopted remote and hybrid work models, certificate renewals needed extra support and PKI modernization became a business priority.
We were struggling with automation. Renewing certificates across less connected or secure networks was especially difficult – and the risk of outages was always looming.””
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Limited Automation
Manual issuance and renewal processes could not scale across distributed and remote environments.
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Lack of visibility
Fragmented systems made it difficult to track expirations, increasing the risk of outages.
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Future Readiness
Legacy infrastructure hindered RSA’s ability to prepare for post-quantum cryptography and evolving standards.
The Solution
Managed, Automated PKI at Scale
RSA selected Keyfactor’s PKI as a Service to replace legacy infrastructure with a fully managed, automated PKI platform. The solution eliminates the need to maintain on-premises CAs, HSMs, and servers while providing centralized certificate lifecycle management. Keyfactor also integrates with existing identity tools, including Microsoft Intune, to support secure remote access.
The combination of managed PKI and certificate lifecycle automation solutions allows us not to worry as much about certificate renewals and day-to-day hassles from the teams.”
Keyfactor Command alerting enables RSA’s teams to proactively manage renewals and prepare for shorter certificate lifespans.
Business Impact
Since implementing Keyfactor’s PKI as a Service, RSA has improved automation, reduced operational complexity, and gained visibility into certificate status across its environment. Managed PKI infrastructure has freed internal teams from day-to-day maintenance while improving support for remote and hybrid workforces. RSA is now positioned to meet emerging requirements such as shortened certificate lifetimes and post-quantum cryptography.
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Operational efficiency
Fully managed PKI eliminates operational burden and introduces certificate lifecycle automation to optimize processes.
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Stronger device identity and access
PKI secures over 1,000 devices, enabling trusted remote access and identity validation.
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Future-ready security foundation
RSA is preparing for shortened certificate lifespans and post-quantum cryptography with a scalable, adaptable PKI platform.
“No one wants to hear that a certificate just expired. But now with Keyfactor, we’re getting ahead of those issues through automation and alerts.”
