Certificate Authority (CA)
Discover how a Certificate Authority secures your organization with trusted digital identities.
- What is PKI and how does it work?
- Public and private keys relationship
- What are Certificate Authorities (CA)?
- Root private key theft and CA
- Role of digital certificates in PKI
- How PKI ensures security and trust across industries?
- What are the primary components of eMudhra PKI?
- How can eMudhra PKI help businesses comply with regulatory standards?
- What industries benefit the most from eMudhra PKI services?
- Does eMudhra provide PKI solutions for both enterprises and individual users?
- What are the key features of eMudhra PKI services?
- How does eMudhra ensure secure certificate issuance in its PKI framework?
- Can eMudhra PKI integrate with existing IT systems?
- What types of digital certificates does eMudhra offer under its PKI solutions?
- How does eMudhra PKI protect against cybersecurity threats?
- What makes eMudhra PKI solutions unique compared to competitors?
- Does eMudhra offer support for PKI deployment and management?
- What encryption algorithms are supported by eMudhra PKI?
- Does eMudhra offer customizable PKI solutions for specific business needs?
- How does eMudhra PKI solution enhance data security?
- What is PKI as a Service?
- What is Digital Trust?
- What is Public Trust?
- What is Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM) and its importance in secure digital ecosystems?
- What are the stages of certificate lifecycle?
- Who manages TLS/SSL certificates in an organization?
- When do you need certificate management?
- What are the different types of public certificates that need to be managed?
- How does eMudhra help manage the certificate lifecycle efficiently?
- What are the key stages of CLM handled by eMudhra solutions?
- Can eMudhra CLM help prevent certificate expiration issues?
- Does eMudhra provide automated certificate renewal features?
- What types of certificates can be managed using eMudhra CLM?
- Can eMudhra integrate its CLM solution with third-party tools and platforms?
- What are the benefits of using eMudhra for Certificate Lifecycle Management?
- How does eMudhra ensure compliance during the certificate lifecycle?
- Does eMudhra provide support for managing both internal and external certificates?
- How does eMudhra CLM solution help avoid downtime caused by expired certificates?
- Is eMudhra Certificate Lifecycle Management scalable for large organizations?
- What is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)?
- How does MFA work?
- What is adaptive or risk-based MFA?
- What are the benefits of using MFA for my business?
- What are the best practices for implementing MFA across my organization?
- What is the difference between MFA and 2FA?
- How does eMudhra MFA solution enhance security for businesses?
- What types of authentication factors are supported by eMudhra MFA platform?
- Can eMudhra MFA work with biometric authentication methods?
- How does eMudhra MFA protect against phishing and credential theft?
- Can eMudhra MFA integrate with existing identity management systems?
- What industries benefit most from eMudhra MFA solutions?
- Does eMudhra offer adaptive MFA based on user behavior?
- What makes eMudhra MFA unique compared to other solutions?
- How easy is it to deploy eMudhra MFA solution in an enterprise setting?
- Does eMudhra provide MFA for mobile and remote workforce security?
- How does eMudhra ensure a seamless user experience with MFA?
- What are the compliance benefits of using eMudhra MFA?
- Can eMudhra MFA be integrated with Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions?
- How does eMudhra handle MFA for privileged access management?
- Is eMudhra MFA scalable for organizations of different sizes?
- What are the common use cases for eMudhra Multi-Factor Authentication?
- Does eMudhra MFA offer offline authentication options?
- What support and training does eMudhra provide for implementing MFA?
- What is an Identity and Access Management (IAM) solution?
- What are the four components of identity access management?
- Is IAM important?
- How is IAM and Zero Trust related?
- How does eMudhra IAM solution enhance organizational security?
- What are the key features of eMudhra Identity and Access Management platform?
- Can eMudhra IAM solution handle multi-cloud environments?
- How does eMudhra ensure compliance with global security standards through IAM?
- What industries benefit most from eMudhra IAM services?
- Does eMudhra offer a centralized user identity management system?
- What authentication methods are supported in eMudhra IAM solution?
- How does eMudhra manage role-based access control (RBAC) within IAM?
- Does eMudhra IAM solution support Single Sign-On (SSO)?
- How does eMudhra prevent unauthorized access with its IAM system?
- Is eMudhra IAM scalable for enterprises of different sizes?
- What are the benefits of using eMudhra IAM for remote workforce management?
- How does eMudhra handle privileged access management within its IAM framework?
- Does eMudhra IAM solution support integration with MFA tools?
- How does eMudhra ensure data privacy in its IAM implementations?
- What is the process for deploying eMudhra IAM in an organization?
- What is a Key Management System (KMS)?
- Why is a KMS important for organizations?
- How does eMudhraâs KMS work?
- What are the key features of eMudhraâs KMS?
- How does KMS improve security in digital transactions?
- Can eMudhraâs KMS be deployed on-premise and in the cloud?
- How does eMudhraâs KMS ensure compliance with global standards?
- What is a Certificate Authority, and how does eMudhraâs CA underpin SSL/TLS security for enterprise applications?
- How does eMudhraâs CA integrate with its Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM) solution to automate renewals and avoid service disruptions?
- In what ways does eMudhraâs CA support post-quantum cryptography (PQC) readiness and crypto-agility for future-proof digital trust?
- How can organizations audit and validate trust chains issued by eMudhraâs CA for internal compliance and industry regulations?
- What does âCAâ stand for in digital security, and how does eMudhraâs CA differ from generic certificate providers?
- In eMudhraâs portfolio, what key value does our CA bring to SSL/TLS and code-signing workflows?
- Is a CA the same as a PKI vendorâand where does eMudhraâs enterprise CA fit into your overall key-management strategy?
- What is a CA certificate, and how do you request an SSL/TLS CA certificate from eMudhra?
- Which types of CA certificates (SSL, Code-Signing, Client-Auth) does eMudhra offer, and how are they trusted globally?
- How does eMudhra validate your control over a domain before issuing a CA certificate to ensure zero-trust compliance?
- How does a Certificate Authority like eMudhra issue, revoke, and renew digital certificates within a fully automated CLM workflow?
- How does eMudhraâs CA infrastructure leverage HSMs and crypto-agility to protect keys and enable seamless PQC algorithm swaps?
- What Is a Certificate Authority?
- . What role do certification authorities play in the broader PKI ecosystem and how does eMudhra differentiate its multi-tier CA hierarchy?
- How can businesses accelerate time-to-market by leveraging eMudhraâs certification authorities for both SSL/TLS and code-signing needs?
- What does âcertification authorityâ mean in digital security, and how does eMudhraâs CA model ensure end-to-end trust?
- How does eMudhraâs certification authority differ from a simple certificate reseller or registrar?
- Why is understanding the certification authorityâs role critical when planning for PQC-ready deployments?
- What is a certifying authority, and how does it relate to eMudhraâs suite of digital signature and e-sign solutions?
- Is eMudhra both a certifying authority for electronic signatures and a Certificate Authority for PKI?
- What compliance frameworks (eIDAS, UETA, ESIGN) does eMudhraâs certifying authority service support out of the box?
- What is an enterprise Certificate Authority, and how does eMudhraâs solution scale across hundreds of internal CAs and device identities?
- How does eMudhraâs enterprise CA simplify multi-region deployments while meeting GDPR, HIPAA, and other regional regulations?
A CA certificate (Certificate Authority certificate) is a digitally signed X.509 credential issued by a trusted Certificate Authority. It serves two primary purposes:
- Root of Trust
The CA certificate represents the ârootâ or âintermediateâ authority that vouches for the authenticity of all certificates it issues. Clients (browsers, operating systems, applications) include CA certificates in their trust stores so they can validate any server or client certificate chained back to that CA. - Signature Anchor
Each endâentity certificate (for a website, device, or user) bears a digital signature created by the CAâs private key. Verifying that signature against the public key in the CA certificate ensures the certificate hasnât been tampered with and was indeed issued by the trusted authority.
How to Request an SSL/TLS CA Certificate from eMudhra
Requesting an SSL/TLS certificate from eMudhraâs CA is a streamlined, APIâdriven process designed for both selfâservice and enterprise workflows. Below is a stepâbyâstep guide:
- Prepare Your Certificate Signing Request (CSR)
- Generate a Key Pair: On your server or in your HSM, create a new private key (RSA or ECC) and corresponding CSR.
- Populate CSR Fields: Include your fully qualified domain name (FQDN) in the Common Name (CN) or Subject Alternative Name (SAN) fields, together with organization details (O, OU, L, ST, C) as required for OV/EV validation.
- Log In to the eMudhra Developer Portal
- Access Account: Navigate to the eMudhra PKI Portal and authenticate using your corporate credentials or API token.
- Navigate to Certificate Services: Select âSSL/TLS Certificatesâ from the menu to open the issuance dashboard.
- Choose Certificate Profile & Validity
- Select Validation Level: Pick DomainâValidated (DV), OrganizationâValidated (OV), or ExtendedâValidation (EV) based on your security requirements.
- Define Validity Period: Choose your term (1, 2, or 3 years) and any additional addâons (wildcard, SANs).
- Submit CSR & Payment
- Upload CSR: Paste the PEMâencoded CSR into the portal form or reference it via API.
- Review Order: Confirm domain names, validity term, and organizational information.
- Complete Payment: Pay via credit card, bank transfer, or invoice (for enterprise accounts).
- Undergo Validation
- Automated Domain Check: For DV certificates, eMudhra sends a verification email or prompts you to create a DNS record.
- Manual Organization Audit: For OV/EV, provide business documents (e.g., incorporation certificate, address proof) through a secure upload widget.
- Download & Deploy Certificate
- Retrieve Certificate Bundle: Once issued, download the server certificate, any intermediate CA certificates, and the root bundle in PEM or PKCS#7 format.
- Install on Your Server: Configure your web server, load balancer, or appliance with the certificate chain and private key.
- Validate Installation: Use online SSL checkers or the eMudhra portalâs healthâcheck tool to verify correct installation and chain integrity.
Tips for a Smooth Request
- Use API for Automation: Integrate with eMudhraâs RESTful API to programmatically request, renew, and revoke certificates as part of your CI/CD pipeline.
- Leverage HSM Integration: Generate and store private keys within FIPSâcertified HSMs to prevent key exposure. eMudhraâs CA can directly ingest keys from supported HSMs.
- Enable AutoâRenewal: Configure Certificate Lifecycle Management policies to trigger renewal requests automatically before expiry, avoiding any service interruption.
By understanding what a CA certificate is and following eMudhraâs guided request process, organizations can rapidly secure their web applications and APIs with trusted SSL/TLS credentialsâbacked by enterpriseâgrade validation, automation, and HSMâlevel key protection.