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Keyfactor: Building a Connected Society, Rooted In Trust, With Identity-First Security for Every Machine and Human

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In the linked world of today, secure digital identity management is essential for safeguarding private data and upholding confidence in digital services. By confirming people, devices, and apps, it stops unwanted access and lowers the possibility of data breaches and cyberattacks. Organizations can safeguard transactions and communications by using cryptographic keys and digital certificates.

Additionally, efficient identity management facilitates adherence to regulations like GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS. Operations are streamlined, mistakes are reduced, and disruptions caused by expired certificates are prevented by automating identity and certificate management. In sectors where uptime and trust are critical, such as banking, healthcare, and the Internet of Things, this control is vital.

Organizations run the danger of cyberattacks, intellectual property theft, service interruptions, and fines from the government if they don't have a secure digital identity management system. Safeguarding a company's brand and preserving consumer trust depend heavily on protecting digital identities. Digital identity security is a crucial business strategy in the current digital era. This is where Keyfactor's expertise in machine identity management and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) comes in.

About Keyfactor

Leading identity-first security solutions provider Keyfactor is committed to assisting companies in building and preserving digital trust in all human-machine interactions. With decades of experience in cybersecurity, Keyfactor provides solutions that help more than 1,500 enterprises worldwide protect every device, workload, and transaction while automating certificate lifecycle management and optimizing Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). By maintaining the security of all digital exchanges, the firm hopes to promote a society that is connected and trustworthy.

Originating as a PKI consultancy in 2001, Keyfactor has evolved into a full-featured platform for machine identity management. Our commitment to giving customers the resources they need to safeguard and manage their machine IDs hasn't wavered throughout the years. Along the way, we have effectively connected industry-leading companies, people, and technology.

Most recently, PrimeKey, a leader in open-source PKI and signature technology, combined with Keyfactor. Through the integration of the most popular PKI and certificate authority (CA) software with comprehensive machine identity management solutions, this strategic partnership enables our clients to safely connect and authenticate every device, workload, and application throughout their companies.

Find Your Digital Trust – Solutions

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During the design process, give every device a reliable and distinctive identity, and maintain its security throughout the product's lifecycle.

Safe automobiles and infrastructure for charging

Secure, scalable protection for linked automobiles and their supply chains is made possible by Keyfactor's automotive cybersecurity solutions. Manufacturers may ensure long-term security by assigning trustworthy digital IDs to each vehicle and component by utilizing PKI from design to manufacturing. The platform protects V2X communications, allows for safe software upgrades using code signing, and provides a range of deployment choices, including cloud, on-premise, and factory floor. Additionally, it guarantees adherence to international automotive standards such as UNECE 155/156 and ISO 15118. Automakers can provide connected cars that are safe, legal, and prepared for the future with Keyfactor.

Create medical devices that are reliable and compliant by design

The medical device security solutions offered by Keyfactor guarantee the protection of linked medical equipment for the duration of their existence. Devices can encrypt connections with other systems and securely authenticate by integrating distinct, certificate-based identities during production. By automating the maintenance of these identities, Keyfactor's technology improves operational efficiency by making processes like mass renewal and revocation easier. This all-encompassing strategy helps manufacturers comply with strict regulatory standards while also protecting patient data, guaranteeing that devices are safe and compliant from manufacturing to end-of-life.

Enterprise IT

Using trusted PKI and machine identity automation, creates digital trust in multi-cloud and enterprise settings.

Stop disruptive outages of certificates

By offering thorough insight and automatic administration of digital certificates, Keyfactor's Certificate Lifecycle Automation solution proactively avoids certificate-related disruptions. Organizations can keep an eye on statuses, get automated renewal notifications, and quickly handle expirations or non-compliance concerns by combining all certificates into a single dashboard. This automation keeps processes running smoothly and improves cybersecurity overall by lowering manual tasks, minimizing human error, and guaranteeing adherence to security regulations.

Update the CA and PKI infrastructure.

Organizations must modernize their Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) in order to handle the growing number and variety of digital certificates in today's IT settings. Conventional PKI systems frequently have scalability and complexity issues, which results in inefficiencies and security flaws. Organizations may improve security across a range of applications, such as cloud services, IoT devices, and DevOps workflows, streamline certificate administration, and save operational costs by modernizing PKI infrastructure. Contemporary PKI systems include enhanced automation, support for new use cases, and flexible deployment choices, allowing companies to build strong digital trust and quickly adapt to changing security requirements.

Jordan Rackie | CEO

Jordan Rackie is the CEO of Keyfactor. Jordan is in charge of managing board interactions, establishing the company's strategy, and achieving both financial and performance goals. He has led Keyfactor to 525% three-year sales growth, over $130 million in annual recurring revenue, and a significant investment from Sixth Street Growth, which has increased the company's valuation to almost $1.3 billion in October 2023. Since then, the company has expanded by an additional 50%. Jordan's top priority is creating tremendous value for the entire Keyfactor ecosystem, which consists of 500 employees, 300 partners, and over 2,000 clients. Jordan, who has M&A experience, has merged many companies under Keyfactor, including PrimeKey, headquartered in Sweden, and RedTrust, based in Spain.

“We help companies establish digital trust by securing every machine and digital transaction with a trusted identity.”


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