A PEM Certificate profile in Trio facilitates the secure deployment of PEM-encoded certificates to managed devices. These certificates, commonly used for secure authentication, encrypted communication, and access control, are vital for organizations that require secure connections to networks, applications, and services.
Read more: How to set up the PEM Certificate profile on Trio?
Key Features:
Certificate Deployment:
Installs PEM certificates, which are Base64-encoded X.509 certificates, onto devices for secure use.
Supports certificates for VPN, Wi-Fi, email, and other services.
Authentication:
Enables secure authentication for accessing corporate networks and applications.
Ensures devices are validated using certificates instead of less secure methods like passwords.
Encryption:
Facilitates encrypted communication channels by enabling devices to establish secure connections.
Protects data in transit by verifying server and client identities.
Centralized Management:
Allows IT administrators to deploy and manage certificates across all devices from a single MDM console.
Ensures certificates are updated, revoked, or replaced as needed.
Compliance:
Helps meet organizational and regulatory security requirements by enforcing certificate-based security protocols.
Benefits:
Enhanced Security: Reduces reliance on passwords and enables strong authentication and encryption.
Streamlined Access: Simplifies secure access to enterprise networks and resources.
Centralized Control: Ensures consistent and efficient certificate management across devices.
PEM Certificate profiles are critical for organizations that prioritize secure communication and access, providing a reliable way to manage and distribute certificates across a fleet of managed devices.
Behavior on different operating systems
macOS
On macOS, a PEM Certificate profile securely installs certificates into the macOS Keychain, enabling authentication and encryption for services like Wi-Fi, VPN, and email. It allows apps and system services to use the certificates for establishing secure connections, ensuring compliance with organizational policies. Administrators can manage certificates centrally, ensuring seamless updates and revocations.
iOS
On iOS, the PEM Certificate profile integrates with the system's certificate store to provide secure authentication and encrypted communication for enterprise services. It is commonly used for accessing secure Wi-Fi networks, VPNs, or email accounts. Certificates are automatically configured and managed by the MDM, ensuring a seamless and secure user experience.
tvOS
On tvOS, the PEM Certificate profile supports secure authentication for devices like Apple TVs in enterprise or educational environments. It enables encrypted communication and access to restricted resources such as private networks or content delivery systems. Certificates are deployed centrally and managed by MDM to ensure compliance and security.