2. Automatization
  3. Automation of S/MIME: Secure Email Signing
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Automation of S/MIME: Secure Email Signing

Do you want to secure company email communication without complex certificate management? Don't want to deploy a certificate on every PC where it will be used? Automation of S/MIME certificates allows you to centrally manage digital signature messages using modern solutions from DigiCert or KeyTalk. See what options you have.

Digitally signed emails using S/MIME certificates ensure the trustworthiness of communication and protect against identity spoofing. Personal S/MIME certificates enable email signing as well as encrypting messages between recipients. To be able to sign messages efficiently even in larger organizations, the process must be automated and have centralized key management. SSLmarket offers two secure and modern options to realize S/MIME signing automation.

KeyTalk CKMS or KeyTalk Secure Email Service (SES)

The first option is to use the system KeyTalk CKMS (Cryptographic Key Management System), or deploy the service KeyTalk Secure Email Service (SES). Both solutions enable secure central management of the certificate lifecycle and distribution of S/MIME certificates across the organization, including support for automatic signing of outgoing emails. With KeyTalk, not only the issuance of S/MIME certificates for users is automated, but also their installation on endpoints. The user is not bothered by anything, and the IT administrator does not have to install certificates manually station by station. This saves an incredible amount of time and money.

Advantages:

  • Centralized certificate management: Secure storage and access control to keys.
  • Automated signing: Possibility of signing emails without user intervention.
  • Secure transfer of certificates to endpoints: KeyTalk agent installs the certificate on a PC, tablet, or mobile and sets it up for use.

The solution is suitable for companies that want to ensure email communication security using S/MIME for all users. Without the need for individual certificate installations.

Learn more about the KeyTalk SES service in the article Keytalk Secure Email Service (SES).

DigiCert Document Trust Manager

DigiCert Document Trust Manager (DTM) is a robust solution primarily designed for managing personal certificates and signing documents. Thanks to API, it supports automation, but certificate keys remain secure. Certificate issuance and user authentication are automated.

Advantages:

  • Trusted signing: Recognized as well as qualified signatures (compliant with eIDAS)
  • API for signing: REST API for integration with internal systems, DMS, ERP, HR, or workflow tools. Allows signing automation.
  • Auditability and access control: Audit records accessible to administrators for internal control or compliance purposes.
  • Scalability: Ideal for larger companies and organizations with extensive infrastructure.
  • Signature profiles: Ability to have different signing configurations for different types of documents, departments, or workflows.

DTM is suitable for companies looking for an advanced and secure solution with the possibility of deeper integration into their own systems.

More information about DigiCert Document Trust Manager can be found on the product page.

Conclusion

The automation of S/MIME signing brings companies a higher level of trustworthiness and security in email communication. Whether you choose KeyTalk or Document Trust Manager, SSLmarket will help you with selection, implementation, and technical setup.

Contact us if you need advice on choosing the most suitable option for your organization.

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