Creating IoT Certificates with Microsoft Cloud PKI: Your Alternatives and Solutions

Are you looking for a way to create and manage certificates for IoT devices using Microsoft Cloud PKI? Unfortunately, Microsoft Cloud PKI does not support IoT certificates. By design it only supports Intune managed devices.

The Gap in Microsoft Cloud PKI

While Microsoft Cloud PKI is ideal for issuing certificates to endpoints via Intune, it falls short for IoT environments. Key limitations include:

IoT certificates to secure connected devices and sensors.
Linux endpoint certificates for secure network and system authentication.
Cross-platform MDM support, such as Jamf Pro, Google Workspace, and other third-party solutions.

These challenges leave organizations managing IoT ecosystems without a reliable solution to implement a comprehensive PKI strategy.

A Companion to Microsoft Cloud PKI: SCEPman

SCEPman is the Azure-native, fully managed certificate authority that bridges the gaps left by Microsoft Cloud PKI. It empowers organizations to issue and manage certificates for IoT devices, ensuring secure communication and authentication across the entire IoT landscape.

Key Features:

IoT Device Coverage: Issue long-lasting certificates optimized for energy efficiency and offline operation on constrained IoT devices.
Flexible Integration: Works with third-party IoT device management platforms and custom-built solutions via REST API and SCEP protocols.
Support for ECC Algorithms: Leverage performance-optimized cryptography for devices with limited computational resources.
Azure-Native: Fully hosted within your Azure tenant, providing robust security and compliance.
Simplified Lifecycle Management: Simplify issuance, renewal, and revocation of IoT certificates at scale.

Why Choose SCEPman?

Comprehensive IoT Support: Extend secure certificate management to IoT ecosystems alongside traditional devices.
Scalable and Azure-Integrated: Built for Azure, ensuring effortless deployment and scalability.
Energy and Performance Efficiency: Supports cryptographic protocols tailored to IoT devices with limited processing power.
Cost-Effective and Flexible: Complements Microsoft Cloud PKI without overlapping functionality, ensuring maximum value.

Get Started with SCEPman

Your perfect companion to Microsoft Cloud PKI, SCEPman ensures your organization has the tools it needs to secure every device, server, and endpoint. Get your 30-day SCEPman trial now!