Master Certificate Lifecycle Management with Acme Pro®
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Understanding Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM)
Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM) refers to the process of managing digital certificates, such as SSL/TLS certificates, throughout their entire lifecycle. This includes issuance deployment, discovery, monitoring, renewal, and sometimes revocation. This comprehensive function is critical because digital certificates secure online connections and communications, like websites, but they have a limited lifespan. And if they expire, this will trigger an outage on the application they are safeguarding, so having full control of your digital certificates is vital.
Why CLM Needs To Be A Top Priority
Currently, SSL/TLS certificates have a maximum validity of 13 months. However, Apple and Google are pushing for shorter certificate lifespans which will be gradually reduced, starting in 2026 and by 2028 public trusted SSL/TLS certificates should only be valid for 47 days. The objective of this shift is to make the web more secure, by limiting the time a digital certificate can be compromised. If, or when this change becomes a reality, it will be a nightmare for SSL admins, who will need to handle renewals every month instead of once a year.
How ACME Pro Works
Automated Domain Validation & Issuance
Say goodbye to manual work. ACME Pro automates key generation, domain validation, certificate issuance, installation, and renewal in seconds.
CSR Generation
Whether you prefer Certbot or any other popular ACME client, you will experience the power of a flexible and scalable solution with effortless integration into your infrastructure.
Auto-renewal
Once installed and configured, your preferred ACME client automatically renews your certificates 15 or 30 days before they expire, ensuring always-on security.
Installation
Deploy DV and OV certificates, either as 90 day or 1-year certificates with SANs or as Wildcards.
Certificate Issuance
Forget the time-consuming tasks of certificate management. ACME Pro drastically reduces the time and effort required to handle certificates at scale, giving you more time to focus on what matters most.
The Key Benefits of Certificate Lifecycle Management with ACME Pro
Automation
No manual handling – from CSR to renewal
Avoid human errors
Short issuance time (e.g., 10 mins)
No Rate Limits on Certificate Issuances
Display trust signals like the Secure Site Seal, the padlock
Different Certificate Types
Benefit from a 10-minute issuance process, giving yo more time to focus on your business.
Scalability and Performance
Manage 100s or 1000s of certs easily
Ideal for hybrid/on-perm/cloud
Security and Flexibility
DV and OV incl. SANs and Wildcards
RSA and ECC key options
ACME External Account Binding (AEB)
Compatible with any ACME client (e.g., Certbot)
Improved Certificate Agility
Add subdomains to your certificate or order it as a wildcard to protect unlimited subdomains.
Industry Leading Support
Protect your data, customers, and communications with strong encryption with a choice of RSA or ECC public keys.
The First Step To A Successful Implementation
Begin by evaluating your:
Inventory: Identify all SSL/TLS certificates in use.
Platforms: Map where certificates are deployed (on-premises, cloud, hybrid environments).
Providers: List all Certificate Authorities (CAs) used.
Processes: Review current workflows for issuing, renewing, and revoking certificates.
Gaps: Identify pain points such as missed expirations, lack of visibility, or manual inefficiencies.
If your organization does not have the proper documentation or tools available to collect the necessary information, you can request a free SSL report by using the online SSL checker.
Have multiple domains? Check out SSL360® – our SAAS-based SSL discovery tool that finds your domains and corresponding SSL/TLS certificates in minutes.
Why 90 Day Certificates could damage your business and how Certificate Lifecycle Management is the answer
Powered by the ACME protocol – designed for enterprises with
professional requirements.
“90 Day Certificates”
Are a Ticking Time Bomb
Most companies request, manage and deploy their certificates by hand which takes time and increases the risk of mistakes
Powered by the
ACME protocol
This wil increase certificate management work by 4-5 times
It Supports DV and OV Certificates
Including 90 day and 1 year certificates with SANs or as Wildcards
Why should you choose ACME Pro to manage your certificate lifecycle set up
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