Managed PKI & Passwordless Authentication

Managed Cloud PKI-as-a-Service (PKIaaS)

Passwords are the easiest thing on your network to steal. SecureW2's Managed Cloud PKI-as-a-Service eliminates the password vulnerabilities that put Wi-Fi, VPN, and Single Sign-On at risk, enabling secure, passwordless access without the on-prem infrastructure, certificate authority, or in-house expertise a private PKI normally demands.

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Managed PKI for Certificate-Based Security

Enterprise-Grade PKI Without
the Cost or Complexity

Certificates deliver layers of additional identity context for each connection, providing far greater security than legacy methods like passwords. Our managed cloud based PKI solution issues certificates for:

Network Authentication (Wi-Fi and VPN)
S/MIME (Secure Email Signatures)
Desktop Logins
Code Signing
Smart Cards/YubiKeys
Application Access

Many organizations have given up on passwordless authentication because building an on-premise PKI is difficult. But with our managed PKI solution, enterprises of every size can leverage the security of digital certificates with modern automation technology that ensures every step of the certificate lifecycle is manageable. Enjoy the best of both worlds: simplicity and security.

Problem	Build Your Own PKI
Upfront Infrastructure Cost	$65,216*	$0
Upfront Software Cost	$141,383*	$0
Time for Configuration	Hundreds of hours to set up securely**	2-4 hours with white glove implementation
Level of Maintenance Required	High maintenance with regular manual patches and updates	None
AI & Monitoring	Set your own alarms	Monitoring & AI-driven anomaly detection
Training Required	Years	None
Support	Limited to your team's experience	Team of experts with experience implementing PKIs for hundreds of organizations

*Costs are in USD, and are based on building an on-premise PKI with Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS).

**This requirement is based on research conducted by SpecterOps.

How It Works

Dynamic PKI Built for
Continuous Trust

Traditional managed PKI solutions issue certificates and rely on static expiration dates. Our Dynamic PKI continuously validates user and device trust against live identity and device posture data. This transforms Managed PKI from a static certificate authority into an adaptive trust-enforcement system, aligning with Zero Trust security models and reducing risk exposure.

Automatic RevocationAutomatically revoke or suspend certificates when users or devices fall out of compliance.
Instant ReinstatementReinstate access instantly when trust posture is restored.
Real-Time Policy EnforcementEnforce real-time policy decisions based on live identity and device signals.

User / Device

Connects & presents identity

Identity Provider

User StatusActive

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MDM

Managed DeviceYes

CompliancePass

EDR

Risk ScoreLow

Threat StatusClean

SecureW2
Dynamic PKI

Continuous Trust Eval

Certificate Valid

Access granted

Falls Out of Compliance

Certificate revoked

Posture Under Review

Certificate suspended

Operational Impact

Faster Rollouts, Fewer Tickets,
Stronger Access Control

Teams use SecureW2 to cut support work, accelerate onboarding, and tighten access control across every machine and agent identity.

20%

Fewer support tickets

Customer-reported reduction

99.999%

Uptime SLA

~5 minutes downtime per year (max)

~4 weeks

Time to deploy

Customer-reported (G2)

4 months

Average time to ROI

Customer-reported (G2)

Zero-Touch Issuance for Managed Endpoints Managed devices

Self-Service Enrollment for BYODs Unmanaged devices

Historically, one of the greatest challenges of certificate management has been configuring and distributing certificates to all your enterprise’s managed endpoints. With our managed cloud PKI platform, that complexity is removed. Our managed device gateway APIs configure the managed devices on your network for certificate-based authentication with no end-user input.

Step 1Device Enrolls AutomaticallyManaged company-owned devices are automatically configured and enrolled through our managed device gateway APIs, with no end-user input.

Step 2Certificate-Based Network AccessThe device connects to your network using its certificate for authentication, in place of a password or shared key.

Step 3Reporting & Remote TroubleshootingSecureW2 provides reporting, device analytics, and remote troubleshooting data for every enrolled device.

Step 4Extends to IoTThe same gateway APIs push configuration profiles to IoT devices, so every device on the network uses secure certificate-based authentication.

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Our managed PKI services provide onboarding technology for BYODs, adding an extra layer of security. Potential misconfiguration can be a huge window for human error - and a liability for your network security. Our JoinNow MultiOS onboarding application takes human error out of the equation by configuring unmanaged devices for your users.

Step 1Guided Self-EnrollmentThe user launches JoinNow MultiOS, which is compatible with every OS — iOS, Windows, macOS, Android, ChromeOS, Linux, and Kindle — and offers a guided user flow where necessary.

Step 2Automatic 802.1X & Certificate SetupThe app automatically configures 802.1x and issues the right certificate type, device or user, with no manual setup.

Step 3Server Certificate ValidationServer certificate validation is configured automatically, so the device only trusts your network's infrastructure.

Step 4Connected in MinutesFrom start to finish, configuration takes only a minute or two.

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Managed PKI Deployment

Cloud PKI that Seamlessly Fits
Your Environment

Traditional PKI deployments were difficult to implement. SecureW2’s cloud PKI solution changes that. Our managed PKI as a Service solution brings the best of modern certificate management tools to your cloud environment, automating certificate enrollment and revocation based on real-time data from your Cloud Identity.

Full VisibilitySearch for users/devices and easily view all their certificate lifecycles and authentication events in one place.
HSM-Backed SecurityAccess simple and secure solutions backed by HSM (Hardware Security Modules).
Broad Device SupportIntegrate with ease with nearly every device management system or with Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and unmanaged devices.
Automated LifecycleAutomate certificate enrollment and revocation across managed devices through API integrations.
Lower TCOReduce spend: our managed PKI services deliver a total cost of ownership significantly lower than comparable on-prem AD CS solutions.

SecureW2

Certificate Authority at the Center of Your Security Ecosystem

200+ Integrations

Identity & Access Policy Enablement & SSO

+ Many More

Device Management MDM/EMM & Cert Gateway

+ Many More

Network Security SASE & ZTNA

+ Many More

Wireless Security 802.1X Wi-Fi Enterprise

+ Many More

Threat Intelligence EDR/XDR & SIEM Platforms

+ Many More

AI & Agentic Security MCP & Orchestration

+ Many More

/ Network Auth

/ Agentic AI & Machine Identity

/ SSO & Web Apps

/ ZTNA / VPN

/ Desktop Login

/ Guest Wi-Fi

SecureW2 / Network Auth

Modernize Auth for Wired and Wireless Networks

Fast, reliable 802.1X and Cloud RADIUS authentication for Wi-Fi and wired access—powered by real-time policy evaluation and passwordless certificate-based access that adapts to identity, posture and risk.

Lower IT Overhead

Reduce help desk tickets by 20% with automated enrollment
and renewal

Automate Onboarding

Provision certificates silently via your existing MDM

Control Device Access

Clear visibility into every access event for effortless
compliance

INTEGRATIONS

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SecureW2 / Agentic AI & Machine Identity

Identify & Control all Agentic AI Access

Mutual TLS certificates eliminate the risk of API key compromise in agentic AI deployments, binding agents to verified device identities. Works alongside SPIRE servers to issue short-lived SVIDs that scope exactly what each agent can reach across your MCP-connected data sources.

Strengthen AI System Access

Replace shared tokens with certificates that verify the
user/device before access.

Stop Credential Theft

Certificates can't be phished or reused the way stolen
passwords can.

Enforce Data Boundaries

Automatically scope each AI agent to only the data its
role allows.

INTEGRATIONS

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SecureW2 / SSO & Web Apps

Device Trust for SSO and Applications

Dynamically issue x.509 certificates through policies that authorize scoped access based on role, risk and device context. Enforce least-privilege access to SaaS and internal apps from trusted devices only.

Verified Device Access

Only managed, healthy devices reach your SaaS apps

Reduce Authentication Fatigue

Frictionless login that eliminates recurring prompts and
resets

Phishing-Resistant SSO

Certificates that can't be phished or socially engineered

INTEGRATIONS

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SecureW2 / ZTNA / VPN

Enforce Least-Privilege Access for Remote Workers

Enable secure distributed access with certificate-based ZTNA and VPN integrations. Dynamic policy decisions authorize access based on real-time signals from your existing security stack.

Enforce Device Trust

Enforce granular, policy-driven access for every remote
session

Strengthen Posture Assessment

Close the gap left by SASE tools that ignore device
compliance

Instant Threat Revocation

Auto-kick compromised devices the second a risk signal is
detected

INTEGRATIONS

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SecureW2 / Desktop Login

Passwordless Desktop Authentication

Enforce certificate-backed login with YubiKeys, smart cards and other hardware tokens. Dynamic certificate management supports PIN and PUK functionality and automates enrollment, renewal and slot assignment.

Prevent Local Data Breaches

Block attackers from exploiting weak local credentials to
access sensitive data

Secure Lost or Stolen Hardware

Revoke device login certificates the moment a device is
reported missing

Fast Multi-User Access

Secure, rapid user switching on shared devices via smart
cards

INTEGRATIONS

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SecureW2 / Guest Wi-Fi

Deliver Guest Wi-Fi with Role Limits and Expiration

Provision guest access with minute-level control. Supported methods include sponsor approval and self-registration through Captive Portal, plus directory integration with LDAP, Google, PowerSchool and SAML.

Auto-Expiring Access

Custom durations that revoke automatically—no manual
cleanup

Simple Guest Access

Guests connect via SMS or social login, eliminating
repetitive IT setup

Operational Efficiency

Reduce IT workload by delegating guest approvals to
employee sponsors

INTEGRATIONS

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What are the benefits of a Public Key Infrastructure for my organization?

The ultimate benefit of a managed PKI is passwordless, certificate-based authentication. It’s no secret that passwords are a vulnerability, with organizations like Microsoft recommending that you move away from password-based PEAP-MSCHAPv2 to passwordless protocols like EAP-TLS. Digital certificates can be used to secure a range of resources, including your wired & wireless network, VPN, applications, desktop logins, and much more. Additionally, there are benefits for your end-users. Digital certificates issued through our cloud-based PKI can secure Wi-Fi, VPN, desktop logins, applications, and more, while eliminating password resets and user frustration.

Why can’t we just build our own private PKI instead of using a managed PKI?

Many organizations see the benefits of going passwordless, but think that they can reduce the cost of doing so by building their own PKI infrastructure. However, building a private PKI requires expertise, space for the servers, and regular maintenance. In addition, certificate lifecycle management – from issuance to renewal to revocation – is time-consuming. Managed PKI services like our cloud-based PKI solutions reduce the resources required to build and maintain internal PKI infrastructure. What’s more, since our PKI infrastructure is cloud-based, your administrators can access it from anywhere without having to replicate it at every office location.

How does your Managed PKI handle certificate lifecycle management phases, such as revocation?

Our managed PKI service provides full lifecycle management from issuance to revocation.. For endpoint distribution, we offer automatic gateway APIs for managed devices and self-service onboarding technology for unmanaged devices/BYODs. When it comes to revocation, our cloud-based PKI can revoke certificates in mutiple ways, including manually and through automatic revocation with some MDMs such as Jamf and Intune. Our managed PKI includes customizable lifecycle policies, such as automatic revocation for unused certificates..

How does certificate renewal work in your Cloud PKI?

In our cloud, PKI certificate renewal is handled differently depending on whether the device in question is company-managed or employee-owned. For managed devices, certificate renewal typically occurs automatically a month or two before the certificate’s expiration. For BYODs, administrators can set a customizable notification email to go out to end-users, encouraging them to re-enroll for a certificate before it expires.

What is the passwordless authentication experience like for the end user?

The user experience differs based on whether they are using managed or unmanaged devices/BYODs. For managed devices, the end user will never notice the certificate enrollment process – our PKI as a service includes gateway APIs that will automatically enroll them for a certificate. For BYODs, you can utilize our self-service onboarding technology, which allows end users to configure their devices for private certificates in a matter of minutes. After enrollment, certificate-based authentication is mostly the same for either type of end-user. They no longer need to remember a plethora of passwords, reset those passwords regularly, or adhere to complex password requirements.

Does your Managed PKI platform provide public or private certificate authorities?

Our managed PKI allows you to create a private certificate authority only. However, you can create as many private certificate authorities as you need. Our customers often set up separate certificate authorities for different groups, enabling role-based access control for their HR and DevOps teams. This makes managing certificates for different roles organized and efficient.

Which cryptographic algorithms does your Cloud PKI support?

Our best in class PKI supports a range of secure algorithms. Those include RSA 2048 & 4096, as well as ECC P256 & P384.

Can you export the certificate’s private key and use it to authenticate another device?

Public key cryptography requires the use of both public and private keys. While the public key can be sent freely, the private key must be stored securely, and we take key storage seriously as a result. The best way to guarantee your private key won’t be removed from your device is to ensure it is stored in the proper key stores and enclaves and set to non-exportable. To increase security further, we recommend that keys are stored in a device’s Trusted Platform Module (TPM) instead of storing the keys in software.

Isn’t multi-factor authentication (MFA) enough? Why should my organization use Managed PKI?

While multi-factor authentication is more secure than a simple username and password, it’s not the strongest security available. It’s also simply not practical for Wi-Fi and wired security when devices move around to different locations, requiring multiple authentications. The introduction of MFA fatigue attacks, in which hackers spam users with MFA prompts until they just give in and approve them, also puts enterprises at risk. Managed PKI removes passwords entirely by replacing them with cryptographic identity, reducing the attack surface and mitigating MFA fatigue attacks. This is why organizations like CISA have recommended certificate-based authentication over MFA for increased security.

What is the difference between a private PKI and a public PKI?

A public PKI is operated by a public certificate authority that issues certificates trusted by browsers and operating systems for securing public-facing websites and services. These certificates are designed to verify the identity of internet services such as HTTPS websites.

A private PKI, on the other hand, is designed for internal enterprise authentication and device identity. Organizations use private PKI environments to issue certificates for employees, devices, servers, and network infrastructure. This allows them to enforce certificate-based authentication across internal resources, including Wi-Fi networks, VPNs, corporate applications, and device management systems.

How does managed PKI simplify certificate deployment?

Deploying certificates manually across large device fleets can be extremely time-consuming and error-prone. Managed PKI platforms simplify this process by automating certificate issuance and distribution through integrations with identity providers and device management systems.

For managed devices, certificates can be automatically issued during device enrollment and renewed silently before expiration. For unmanaged devices, organizations can leverage secure onboarding workflows that guide users through certificate enrollment. This automation ensures consistent certificate deployment without requiring manual intervention from IT administrators.

Customer Stories

Hear From Teams Running
SecureW2 Managed PKI

There's a better way

But here's what we learned from 500+ implementations.

You don't need another agent or posture script. You need your identity, device, and security tools to actually talk to your network.

THREE TECHNOLOGIES, ONE DECISION ENGINE

The Architecture That Makes 802.1X Actually Work

Wi-Fi and wired authentication powered by live context, not static rules. Dynamic PKI for smart certificate issuance. Cloud RADIUS for continuous enforcement. MultiOS for complete device onboarding. This is 802.1X that truly scales.

Your Stack's Signals

SecureW2 Real-time Intelligence

Identity Providers

Okta • Entra ID • Google Workplace

User identity and group membership

Device Trust & Posture

Intune • Jamf • Mosyle

Device management, compliance, risk posture

Threat & Risk Intelligence

CrowdStrike • Defender • Palo Alto

EDR/XDR alerts, behavioral risk scoring

Continuous Monitoring & Enforcement

SecureW2 JoinNow Platform Dynamic PKI + Cloud RADIUS

Attribute-level control via Policy Engine
Issues condition-aware X.509 certificates
Scopes access based on posture and identity
Adaptive Defense revokes or quarantines instantly on signal change

Your Environment

SecureW2 Certificate Provisions

Network Infrastructure

Wi-Fi/Wired • ZTNA/VPN

Guest & Contractor Access

Application Layer

SSO & Web Apps • APIs

Desktop Apps

Workloads

Containers • DevOps Pipelines

Servers & VMs

AI Ops

Real-time Intelligence with Adaptive Defense

Instant Response

Device compliance changes mid-session

User's laptop fails encryption check while connected. Next authentication request gets restricted VLAN access until compliance is restored.

^{Network adjusts automatically}

Real-time Update

User role updated in real-time

Employee moves from marketing to finance department. Identity provider updates group membership, next network access reflects new permissions.

^{Permissions sync immediately}

Security Alert

Risk score elevation detected

XDR detects suspicious behavior pattern. Device risk score increases, triggering immediate quarantine VLAN assignment on next authentication.

^{Threat contained instantly}

Access Control

Group membership modified

Contractor's access expires, Azure AD removes from project group. Certificate still valid but next connection gets guest network access only.

^{Precision access control}

Built to integrate with your existing infrastructure. You don't need another agent or posture script. You need your identity, device, and security tools to actually talk to your network.

Managed Cloud PKI-as-a-Service (PKIaaS)

The Standard for Certificate-Based Security

Enterprise-Grade PKI Withoutthe Cost or Complexity

Dynamic PKI Built forContinuous Trust

Faster Rollouts, Fewer Tickets,Stronger Access Control

20%

99.999%

~4 weeks

4 months

Flexible Certificate Enrollmentfor Every Device

Cloud PKI that Seamlessly FitsYour Environment

SecureW2

If It’s Accessible, It’s Securable

Modernize Auth for Wired and Wireless Networks

Lower IT Overhead

Automate Onboarding

Control Device Access

Identify & Control all Agentic AI Access

Strengthen AI System Access

Stop Credential Theft

Enforce Data Boundaries

Device Trust for SSO and Applications

Verified Device Access

Reduce Authentication Fatigue

Phishing-Resistant SSO

Enforce Least-Privilege Access for Remote Workers

Enforce Device Trust

Strengthen Posture Assessment

Instant Threat Revocation

Passwordless Desktop Authentication

Prevent Local Data Breaches

Secure Lost or Stolen Hardware

Fast Multi-User Access

Deliver Guest Wi-Fi with Role Limits and Expiration

Auto-Expiring Access

Simple Guest Access

Operational Efficiency

Public Key Infrastructure FAQs

What are the benefits of a Public Key Infrastructure for my organization?

Why can’t we just build our own private PKI instead of using a managed PKI?

How does your Managed PKI handle certificate lifecycle management phases, such as revocation?

How does certificate renewal work in your Cloud PKI?

What is the passwordless authentication experience like for the end user?

Does your Managed PKI platform provide public or private certificate authorities?

Which cryptographic algorithms does your Cloud PKI support?

Can you export the certificate’s private key and use it to authenticate another device?

Isn’t multi-factor authentication (MFA) enough? Why should my organization use Managed PKI?

What is the difference between a private PKI and a public PKI?

How does managed PKI simplify certificate deployment?

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Pricing Information

The Architecture That Makes 802.1X Actually Work

SecureW2 JoinNow Platform Dynamic PKI + Cloud RADIUS

Different risk = Different access. Automatically.

Ready to Implement 802.1X at Scale?

Enterprise-Grade PKI Without
the Cost or Complexity

Dynamic PKI Built for
Continuous Trust

Faster Rollouts, Fewer Tickets,
Stronger Access Control

Flexible Certificate Enrollment
for Every Device

Cloud PKI that Seamlessly Fits
Your Environment

Hear From Teams Running
SecureW2 Managed PKI

Different risk = Different access.
Automatically.