Learn how Rublon MFA strengthens access security for Certificate Authority (CA) management consoles, certificate issuance portals, Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), and key management systems, which are critical components of any PKI infrastructure.
Scenario
An organization operates an internal Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) used for authentication, encryption, and digital signatures. Administrators access CA consoles, issuance portals, and HSMs to manage certificates and cryptographic keys.
Challenge
PKI components are among the most sensitive assets in any environment. Unauthorized access to a CA or HSM can lead to certificate misissuance, impersonation attacks, or full compromise of trust across the organization.
The organization must:
- Secure privileged access to CA consoles
- Protect certificate issuance workflows
- Enforce strong authentication for HSM operators
- Meet regulatory requirements such as NIS2, ISO 27001, eIDAS, and Zero Trust principles
Solution
Deploy Rublon MFA to enforce strong multi-factor authentication for:
- CA management consoles
- Certificate issuance and enrollment portals
- HSM and key management operator access
- Remote and local administrative sessions
Every privileged access attempt requires a second authentication factor, ensuring only verified administrators can interact with PKI components.
Benefits
Implementing Rublon MFA for PKI infrastructure provides:
- Strong protection of CA and HSM access that helps prevent unauthorized issuance or key extraction
- Compliance with NIS2 and other cybersecurity frameworks
- Reduced risk of certificate misuse or trust chain compromise
- Secure, auditable access to the most sensitive systems in the organization
- Alignment with Zero Trust principles for identity and access management
Rublon MFA ensures that only authenticated, authorized personnel can manage certificates and cryptographic keys, dramatically reducing the risk of PKI compromise.
