Public Key Infrastructure as a Service

SecureSME PKI as a Service is a fully managed, enterprise-grade cloud based Public Key Infrastructure service designed to eliminate complexity, reduce operational risk, and provide a modern cryptographic trust foundation for organisations of all sizes...

What is PKI as a Service

Public Key Infrastructure as a Service (PKIaaS) is a cloud‑delivered, fully managed PKI that replaces the complexity of operating Certificate Authorities, Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), identity workflows,
and revocation infrastructure internally...

How SecureSME PKIaaS Works

SecureSME PKIaaS operates as the central trust anchor for the organisation. It manages certificate issuance, renewal, revocation, validation, and policy enforcement while integrating seamlessly into identity systems, devices, applications, cloud environments, and workloads.

Below is a simplified high‑level model of how SecureSME PKIaaS operates:

SecureSME provides all operational PKI components including Certificate Authorities, Registration Authorities, Hardware Security Modules, policy management, and end‑to‑end lifecycle automation. It also includes a full Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM) capability.
Organisations interact with PKI services through modern, standards‑based protocols that simplify certificate lifecycle operations and reduce administrative overhead.

Key features of SecureSME PKIaaS

SecureSME PKIaaS provides a comprehensive suite of capabilities designed to deliver secure, automated, and scalable certificate management across the entire organisation. The service supports both modern and
legacy environments, enabling seamless integration regardless of platform maturity.

1. Full Certificate Lifecycle Automation

SecureSME eliminates manual effort at every lifecycle stage through:

Automated issuance for users, devices, servers, workloads, and applications
Automated renewals that prevent certificate-related outages
Auto-replacement and rotation of keys and certificates
Policy-guided lifecycle tasks to maintain cryptographic hygiene
Integration with workflow engines and identity platforms

Supported automation standards include:

ACME and ACME+ for modern cloud and DevOps platforms
SCEP for devices, MDM, and network equipment
CMP and EST for secure enrollment workflows
Windows Auto Enrolment for AD-joined endpoints
REST APIs for custom orchestration

2. Broad Integration Ecosystem

SecureSME integrates with:

Microsoft AD, Entra ID, and ADCS
Intune and other Mobile Device Management systems
Load balancers, firewalls, web servers, and reverse proxies
API gateways, Kubernetes clusters, service meshes, and microservices
IoT provisioning frameworks and device identity platforms
Network infrastructure such as VPN, Wi-Fi (802.1X), and NAC

3. Security, Compliance, and Governance

With SecureSME PKIaaS, organisations benefit from:

FIPS 140-2 Level 2 and 3 HSMs protecting all CA private keys
Separation of duties between administrators and operators
Comprehensive audit logging for all PKI operations
Enforced crypto standards (RSA/ECC/PQC readiness)
Compliance with ISM, Essential Eight, ISO27001, and DISP requirements

4. High Availability and Resilience

SecureSME PKIaaS is hosted in accredited Australian data centres with:

Redundant Certificate Authorities and Registration Authorities
Multi-site HSM clusters with automated failover
Geo-redundant service endpoints
Continuous monitoring and performance optimisation

5. Role-based Access Control

SecureSME provides granular control over PKI operations including:

Administrator roles
Approver roles
Read-only roles
Delegated authority models

Benefits of SecureSME PKIaaS for Enterprise Security

SecureSME PKIaaS provides a broad range of security, operational, and financial benefits. As organisations adopt hybrid architectures, cloud platforms, mobile workforces, and increasingly automated ecosystems, cryptographic identity becomes foundational for Zero Trust and secure digital transformation.

1. Reduced Risk of Outages

Expired certificates are a top cause of enterprise service failures. SecureSME eliminates this risk through:

Automated renewals and enforcement of lifecycle policies
Continuous certificate monitoring and proactive alerts
System-wide visibility into all certificate dependencies

2. Enhanced Security and Zero Trust Readiness

Cryptographic identity is central to Zero Trust. SecureSME PKIaaS strengthens identity assurance for:

Users and administrators
Devices and endpoints
Applications, services, and APIs
Cloud workloads and containers
Network controls (VPN, Wi-Fi/802.1X, NAC)

3. Improved Operational Efficiency

SecureSME reduces the internal burden of managing certificates by:

Eliminating manual issuance, renewal, and revocation tasks
Reducing audit preparation time with structured reporting
Automating complex lifecycle operations

4. Cloud, DevOPS, and Microservices Enablement

Modern applications require automated, scalable certificate-based authentication. SecureSME supports:

mTLS identity for microservices
Automated workload identity management in Kubernetes
Integration with CI/CD pipelines for fast deployment cycles
Certificate automation for API security and cloud-native workloads

5. Lower Cost of Ownership

On-premises PKI requires:

Hardware Security Modules
Dedicated servers
Specialist PKI engineers
Ongoing maintenance and auditing

SecureSME PKIaaS replaces all of this with:

Predictable subscription pricing
No infrastructure cost
No specialist staff required
Built-in compliance and governance

6. Future-proof Cryptography

SecureSME prepares organisations for:

Cryptographic agility
Stronger algorithms and key lengths
Post-quantum cryptography (PQC) readiness

On-Prem VS Cloud PKI Comparison

Organisations evaluating PKI strategy often compare traditional on-premises deployment with a modern managed service model. The differences are significant in cost, complexity, agility, and security. SecureSME PKIaaS provides a more resilient and cost‑effective option for most enterprises and government agencies.

On-Prem PKI Challenges:

High upfront capital investment for HSMs, servers, and licensing
Specialist PKI engineers required to maintain and operate the platform
Manual certificate lifecycle processes prone to outage-causing errors
Slow scaling and costly upgrades
Shared responsibility between multiple internal teams
Inconsistent compliance enforcement

SecureSME PKIaaS Advantages:

Predictable subscription model with no hardware to purchase
Fully managed PKI infrastructure operated by experts
Automated certificate lifecycle prevents outages
Built-in compliance and governance aligned with ISM, ISO27001, DISP
Geo-redundant, high-availability infrastructure
Fast onboarding with modern automation protocols

High-Level Comparison:

More Than Just a CLM:

The Jellyfish PKI functions as a full key and credential management service, managing keys of all type and in all locations. Everything from keys stored in software, to smartcards, tokens and even Hardware Security Modules. The Jellyfish PKI also has a CLM, CA, RA, CMS, CMDB, IdAM and many other components embedded in the one platform.

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