Automation of S/MIME: Secure Email Signing
Do you want to secure corporate email communication without complex certificate management? Do you not want to deploy a certificate on every PC where it will be used? S/MIME certificate automation allows you to centrally manage digital message signatures using modern solutions from DigiCert or KeyTalk. Discover your options.
Digitally signed emails using S/MIME certificates ensure communication trustworthiness and protect against identity spoofing. Personal S/MIME certificates enable email signing as well as encrypting messages between recipients. To efficiently sign messages even in larger organizations, the process must be automated and have central key management. SSLmarket offers two secure and modern options to implement S/MIME signing automation.
KeyTalk CKMS or KeyTalk Secure Email Service (SES)
The first option is the use of the KeyTalk CKMS (Cryptographic Key Management System) or deploying the KeyTalk Secure Email Service (SES). Both solutions allow secure central management of the certificate lifecycle and distribution of S/MIME certificates across the organization, including support for automatic signing of outgoing emails. With KeyTalk, not only is the issuance of S/MIME certificates automated, but also their installation on end stations. The user is not burdened, and the IT administrator does not have to manually install certificates station by station. This saves an incredible amount of time and money.
Advantages:
- Centralized certificate management: Secure key storage and access control.
- Automated signing: Ability to sign emails without user intervention.
- Secure certificate transfer to end devices: KeyTalk agent installs the certificate onto PCs, tablets, or mobiles and sets it up for use.
The solution is suitable for companies that want to ensure secure email communication using S/MIME for all users. Without the need for individual certificate installation.
You can learn more about KeyTalk SES in the article Keytalk Secure Email Service (SES).
DigiCert Document Trust Manager
DigiCert Document Trust Manager (DTM) is a robust solution primarily designed for managing personal certificates and document signing. Thanks to its API, it supports automation while keeping certificate keys secure. Certificate issuance and user verification are automated.
Advantages:
- Trusted signing: Recognized even qualified signatures (compliant with eIDAS)
- API for signing: REST API for integration with internal systems, DMS, ERP, HR, or workflow tools. Allows for signing automation.
- Auditability and access control: Audit logs accessible to administrators for internal control or compliance purposes.
- Scalability: Ideal for larger companies and organizations with extensive infrastructure.
- Signature profiles: Possibility of having different signing configurations for different types of documents, departments, or workflows.
DTM is suitable for companies seeking an advanced and secure solution with deeper integration into their systems.
More information about DigiCert Document Trust Manager can be found on the product page.
Conclusion
Automation of S/MIME signing brings companies a higher level of trustworthiness and security in email communication. Whether you choose KeyTalk or Document Trust Manager, SSLmarket will assist you with selection, implementation, and technical setup.
Contact us if you need advice on choosing the most suitable option for your organization.
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