AWS Private CA
by AWS
AWS Private Certificate Authority is a fully managed PKI service by AWS.
Overview
AWS Private Certificate Authority (AWS Private CA) is a fully managed PKI service by AWS. Organizations can create and manage private certificate authority (CA) hierarchies—including root and subordinate CAs—without the cost and operational overhead of running an on-premises CA. With AWS Private CA, you can issue private X.509 certificates to secure various use cases, including:
* Encrypted TLS Communication: Establish secure communication channels.
* Authentication: Authenticate users, computers, API endpoints, and IoT devices.
* Code Signing: Ensure the integrity and authenticity of your software.
* Certificate Revocation Management: Implement Online Certificate Status Protocol (OCSP) for real-time certificate status validation.
AWS Private CA provides a scalable and cloud-native approach to Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). It can be accessed via the AWS Management Console, AWS CLI, and AWS Private CA API, enabling seamless integration into security workflows.
Use Cases and Integrations
Jamf Pro Integration
AWS Private CA can function as an external certificate authority (CA) for Jamf Pro, simplifying certificate issuance and lifecycle management for managed devices. The integration leverages Simple Certificate Enrollment Protocol (SCEP)—a widely adopted standard for certificate enrollment and renewal.
AWS Connector for SCEP
AWS Private CA's Connector for SCEP is an RFC 8894-compliant SCEP server that automates certificate issuance from AWS Private CA to Jamf Pro. With this integration, organizations can efficiently manage certificates for mobile devices, networking equipment, and other SCEP-supported endpoints. Additionally AWS Private CA also supports Connectors for Connector for Active Directory and Connector for Kubernetes.
Key benefits include:
- Automated Certificate Enrollment: Seamless provisioning of certificates to SCEP-enabled devices.
- Scalability & Security: AWS Private CA ensures a highly available and secure certificate issuance process.
- MDM Integration: Designed to work with Mobile Device Management (MDM) systems and any endpoint supporting SCEP.
- Key storage and compliance: The private keys for private CAs are stored in AWS managed hardware security modules (HSMs). The HSMs comply with FIPS PUB 140-2 Level 3 Security Requirements for Cryptographic Modules.
