Is Your Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Healthy? Why a Health Check Has Gained Unprecedented Importance

In today’s digital-first world, trust is paramount. From banking apps to hospitals and connected devices, all depend on Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) to verify identities and secure data. However, PKI cannot be a “set and forget” solution. If left unchecked, it quietly becomes outdated and vulnerable, exposing it to attackers.

That raises a critical question: Is your PKI healthy?

The Problem with “Set and Forget” PKI

Most teams only think about PKI when something breaks. Certificates expire, encryption algorithms weaken, or compliance audits flag gaps. By then, the damage may already be done.

It’s like checking your car’s oil only when the warning light comes on. You might catch the problem in time, but at what cost? Downtime and penalties may be recoverable, but loss of customer trust is far harder to rebuild.

The Function of PKI Health Check

A PKI Health Check gives visibility and control over this critical foundation of security. Think of it as a full check-up for your digital trust environment.

During a health check, PKI experts will:

  • Analyse your current system — reviewing certificates, keys, and architecture.
  • Identify any risks — such as weak algorithms or unmanaged certificates.
  • Recommend improvements — with respect to best practices and future readiness.

PKI Health Check

In short: find the gaps before they cause outages or breaches.

Benefits You Will Notice

A PKI Health Check delivers more than assurance. It creates tangible improvements:

  • Heightened Security: Cyberattacks and avoidable downtime related to certificates can be minimised.
  • Improved Compliance: Ensure adherence to industry regulations and standards
  • Boosted Efficiency: Automation and streamlined processes improve certificate lifecycle management, saving time and reducing errors.
  • Reduced Costs: Avoid costly downtime and security incidents

Best Practices to Keep PKI Strong based on our experience, here are a few straightforward habits that can really make a difference: Stay on top of your certificates by tracking and renewing them proactively—don’t just wait for manual reminders. Make sure to store private keys in secure vaults instead of shared folders. And don’t forget to review your PKI policies and governance models regularly.

Conclusion

Your PKI is the unseen protector defending your business from digital threats. But even the most reliable guard requires regular checks. Don’t wait for a failure or breach to assess your defences.

Arrange a PKI Health Check with Netrust — Asia’s first public CA and Singapore’s only IMDA-accredited commercial CA. You will receive a comprehensive report with suggestions to enhance security, guarantee crypto-agility, and optimise performance.

Contact us to learn more.

 

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