PKI Establishment (2-Tier / 3-Tier)
Design and deploy a complete enterprise PKI hierarchy from scratch - offline Root CA, online Issuing CA(s), certificate templates, key ceremony, CRL/OCSP infrastructure, and full operational documentation. Production-ready PKI built to industry best practices.
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Typical engagement: 2-4 weeks
What You Get
PKI architecture design document
Root CA deployment (offline, HSM-backed)
Issuing CA deployment (online, HA)
Certificate templates and enrollment configuration
Key ceremony execution with documentation
CRL/OCSP infrastructure
Certificate Policy (CP) and CPS documentation
Operational runbooks and DR procedures
Staff training (1-2 days included)
30-day post-deployment support
How It Works
1
Discovery & Design
Week 1Requirements gathering, architecture decisions, naming, policies
2
Root CA Deployment
Week 2Build, key ceremony, publish to AD, take offline
3
Issuing CA Deployment
Week 2-3Install, sign, configure CRL/AIA, verify chain
4
Templates & Enrollment
Week 3Create templates, configure auto-enrollment, test
5
Documentation & Handoff
Week 4Runbooks, CP/CPS draft, training, sign-off
Typical Scope & Duration
| Scope | Duration |
|---|---|
| 2-Tier, single Issuing CA | 2-3 weeks |
| 2-Tier, multiple Issuing CAs | 3-4 weeks |
| 3-Tier with Policy CA | 4-6 weeks |
Who This Is For
- Organizations setting up PKI for the first time
- Companies replacing an old/broken PKI
- Government agencies requiring formal PKI with key ceremony
- Organizations with compliance mandates requiring documented PKI
What Happens Next
CLM platform deployment - automate lifecycle management
Ongoing health monitoring - periodic assessments
Certificate management automation - policy-driven issuance
Ready to Get Started?
Schedule a free scoping call. We'll understand your environment and provide a clear proposal with scope, timeline, and pricing.