DigiCert integrates UltraDNS to enhance digital security
DigiCert has announced the integration of UltraDNS into its DigiCert ONE platform, aiming to enhance cryptographic agility and automate key processes.
The fusion of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Domain Name Systems (DNS) is intended to reduce risks of outages and streamline operations, critical as organisations push forward with digital transformations. This integration proposes a simplification of digital security complexities, promoting business growth.
Grace Young, Chief Innovation Officer at Wattwatchers, commented on the choice of PKI solutions by saying, "When we were deciding which PKI solution to use, we sought to 'future proof' our operations by choosing a vendor that could deliver a comprehensive suite of tools to support our growth. We didn't want to deal with multiple vendors for different parts of our operations like DNS and IoT, which just adds complexity, costs, and potential points of failure. DigiCert's digital trust platform enabled us to automate certificate management, allowing our small team to deliver an efficient, resilient, and secure digital infrastructure for our enterprise customers. This allows us to prioritise customer value without being slowed down by complex configuration on the back end."
James Cook, Group Vice President Sales, APJ, at DigiCert, highlighted the significance of this integration, stating, "As organisations across APAC accelerate their digital transformation, they require solutions that simplify security operations while ensuring compliance and resilience in the quantum age. By integrating UltraDNS into DigiCert ONE, we are eliminating complexity and enabling enterprises to automate certificate and DNS management at scale, allowing businesses to focus on innovation and growth rather than managing fragmented security infrastructures."
Traditional DNS operations require manual updates with changes to PKI, a process no longer sustainable due to challenges like reduced certificate lifespans and advancements in quantum computing. Frost and Sullivan urge firms to automate these processes to maintain secure digital interactions. DigiCert ONE is designed to address these needs by enhancing cryptographic agility to keep digital trust infrastructures aligned.
The integrated approach offers several advantages, including a unified platform for the management of certificates and DNS, improved uptime and business continuity by preventing PKI-related outages, automation for security and compliance to reduce human error, and increased performance and security with DDoS protection and advanced traffic routing.
Joern Lubadel, Global Head of Product Security at B. Braun, explained the benefits of a unified platform, noting, "Managing separate DNS and PKI solutions adds complexity, increases costs, and introduces potential points of failure. The move to a converged digital trust platform to mitigate security threats like DNS hijacking and DDoS attacks and streamline operations by automating the management of certificates is the sort of innovation that large enterprises need. The promise of a more resilient, efficient, and secure digital infrastructure will help companies focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences and get out of the business of onerous integration projects."
According to Ozgun Pelit, Senior Industry Analyst at Frost & Sullivan, "By integrating UltraDNS into the DigiCert ONE platform, DigiCert is addressing a critical challenge that enterprises face—managing fragmented security infrastructures that lead to inefficiencies, outages, and security vulnerabilities. This unified approach enhances automation, resilience, and crypto agility, ensuring organisations can securely scale their operations while preparing for the post-quantum future. As certificate lifecycles shorten and cyber threats grow more sophisticated, solutions that streamline digital trust management will become essential for enterprises navigating an increasingly complex security landscape."
