One of the most powerful capabilities of the is how it seamlessly integrates with various third-party tools to enhance its capabilities and streamline operations. These tools can range from secrets management platforms to certificate management solutions. This section discusses integration with two widely used tools: HashiCorp Vault and Venafi Trust Protection Platform (TPP).

HashiCorp Vault is a tool for securely managing secrets — a broad term that covers anything used for authentication, including API keys, passwords, or certificates. Vault provides a unified interface to any secret while providing tight access control and recording a detailed audit log.

In the context of an Issuing CA, Vault can serve as a secure store for sensitive elements, like PKCS #12 passwords. You can store passwords and retrieve them from Vault, preventing them from being exposed. The Vault encryption ensures that data remains confidential and tamper-proof.

For more information about how to integrate HashiCorp Vault with the , refer to the HashiCorp Vault integration guide on the portal.

Venafi Trust Protection Platform (TPP) is a comprehensive solution for managing digital certificates. It provides visibility, intelligence, and automation needed for managing the entire lifecycle of all certificates across an organization.

When integrated with the , Venafi TPP simplifies and automates certificate lifecycle management. It enables you to categorize and evaluate your certificates for compliance with the organizational policy and automate the renewal and installation process. Venafi TPP also provides detailed reporting for audit and compliance purposes.

Venafi TPP can seamlessly integrate with your existing PKI infrastructure. Its capabilities can drastically reduce the time and effort needed to manage certificates and the risk of outages caused by expired or non-compliant certificates.

For more information about integrating Venafi TPP with the , refer to the Venafi TPP integration guide on the portal.