Enabling PKI

Rajeev Thuthikat, Alliance Manager at Nexus Group discusses  the pivotal role of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) in fortifying Zero Trust architectures, scalable identity management across hybrid environments, and the company’s focus on partners and clients in navigating the complexities of modern cybersecurity.

Discuss the role of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) in enhancing Zero Trust frameworks.

The whole basis of Zero Trust is basically identity. In the modern world, for every one person, there are five devices, and these are all intelligent devices. With the proliferation of intelligent devices—often outnumbering human users—it’s essential to have a robust system that can authenticate and authorize every entity within the network. PKI offers that scalability and security. You need a solution that gives an identity to millions or billions of devices, containers, etc. PKI is the most secure and scalable solution available and plays a crucial role by providing scalable and secure identities for both users and devices.

Could you elaborate on how PKI manages identities across hybrid and cloud environments?

Traditionally, PKI was used for human identities. However, with the rise of IoT and smart devices, PKI has evolved. Our solutions, like Nexus GO, provide cloud-based PKI services that can scale to manage identities for millions of devices. These services support various protocols, ensuring seamless integration across diverse environments. Whether it’s on-premise, cloud, or hybrid, our solutions ensure consistent and secure identity management.

How does Nexus address the challenges of certificate lifecycle management? Certificate lifecycle management (CLM) is critical. Without proper management, expired or compromised certificates can lead to security breaches. Enterprises are increasingly moving towards complete certificate lifecycle management solutions, which scan systems to find out if the certificates are valid, invalid, or within company policy, and then automate their lifecycle. This approach reduces human error and ensures compliance.

Our CLM solutions automate the entire process—from issuance to renewal and revocation. This automation reduces human error, ensures compliance with industry standards, and provides organizations with real-time visibility into their certificate status.

How does Nexus support its channel partners?

We recognize the niche expertise required for PKI solutions. Through our Nexus Academy, we offer certified courses to train our partners. Additionally, we provide resources like test beds for hands-on experience and continuous support to ensure our partners are well-equipped to deliver our solutions effectively.

How can AI enhance PKI solutions?

AI is transforming cybersecurity. While PKI focuses on identity and encryption, integrating AI can enhance threat detection and response. By analyzing patterns and anomalies, AI can identify potential security risks in real-time, complementing the foundational security provided by PKI.