Sectigo, a provider of automated Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM), has introduced the Sectigo Partner Platform (SPP), a multi-tenant platform designed for Managed Service Providers (MSPs), Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), Value-Added Resellers (VARs), and distributors. The platform is intended to support the scaling and management of certificate operations.
With SSL/TLS certificates having shorter lifespans and Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) approaching, there is a need for automated tools to maintain security and prevent outages. SPP enables partners to offer CLM services and manage certificate lifecycles while minimising operational risks from mismanaged or expired certificates.
Research indicates that only a small percentage of organisations are confident in tracking all of their certificates. As certificate volumes grow and renewal cycles accelerate, many organisations lack the tools to manage them effectively. Partners that can provide automation and visibility in certificate management can expand their service offerings and aim to address this operational gap.
SPP seeks to support true multi-tenancy, allowing partners to manage each client in a separate tenant environment. Each tenant includes individual reporting, billing, certificate inventories, and administrative controls, accessible through a unified self-service interface. This structure aims to maintain security and compliance while enabling the scaling of certificate management operations.
The platform integrates with Sectigo Certificate Manager (SCM) to support automated workflows for certificate issuance, validation, and renewal. It seeks to provide visibility across client certificate inventories and supports subscription-based licensing for predictable revenue streams.
SPP is part of the Sectigo Partner Program, which provides partners with tools, sales and technical support, deal registration protection, and pricing incentives via the Sectigo Connect Partner Portal. The programme is intended to assist partners in packaging, selling, and scaling CLM services while managing operational risks.
