In the rapidly evolving landscape of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), the security of communication channels between edge devices is paramount.
Archana Punnoose
Sr. Product Manager, Litmus
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Litmus Edge Manager (LEM), known for its robust management capabilities of edge devices, introduces an integration with DigiCert Device Trust Manager, the leading provider of Digital Trust. This powerful combination offers a heightened level of security, ensuring that data transmitted between devices is encrypted and protected from unauthorized access. But what challenges does this solve, and how can businesses leverage this integration to enhance their operations? Let's delve into the details.
At the heart of many industrial systems, insecure communication can have dire consequences — from data breaches that compromise sensitive information to unauthorized access that can disrupt operations. Additionally, the management of certificates across numerous edge devices presents a daunting task. Without an efficient interface, businesses face the risk of expired certificates, further exposing them to potential security threats.
Enter the Central Certificate Management feature of the Litmus Edge Manager. This innovation empowers users to effortlessly monitor and manage certificates − including those from DigiCert Device Trust Manager, for their Litmus Edge devices from a centralized dashboard. With just a few clicks, certificates can be issued, simultaneously offering functionalities such as bulk deployment, alerts for expiring certificates, and automatic renewal.
The integration process is straightforward to ensure that securing your edge environment is hassle-free:
Initial Setup: Make sure you have an activated Edge device in your Litmus Edge Manager and access to the DigiCert IoT Trust Manager.
Integration with DigiCert: Access the DigiCert IoT Trust Manager Integration through LEM and set up the configuration.
Certificate Authority Setup: Configure your Certificate Authority within the Litmus Edge Manager to facilitate certificate issuance.
Issuance & Verification: Issue a certificate for your Litmus Edge, ensuring uninterrupted, encrypted and secure communication. An expired certificate means the system is no longer accessible.
Read our documentation for a step-by-step guide on managing license certificates leveraging Litmus Edge Manager’s integration with DigiCert’s Device Trust Manager.
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This integration doesn't just resolve the challenges of managing and securing communications between edge devices; it offers tangible benefits:
Automated Central Certificate Management: Streamlines the deployment and renewal of certificates across multiple devices, significantly reducing manual efforts.
Enhanced Security: With all communications encrypted, the integration safeguards against unauthorized data access, ensuring your operational data remains confidential.
Regulatory Compliance: Adherence to security standards and regulations is streamlined, ensuring that your operations remain compliant with industry requirements.
The choice of DigiCert for this integration is no coincidence. DigiCert is notable not only for its reliable and secure SSL/TLS certificates but also for its IoT Trust Manager, which is part of the DigiCert Device Trust family of products. DigiCert IoT Trust Manager is engineered to satisfy the stringent security requirements of device operations, catering to developers, manufacturers, and operators by fortifying operational security throughout the device lifecycle. It accelerates time to market and simplifies the process of enrolling devices to cloud services — a crucial aspect of edge computing. With DigiCert's resources, expertise, and IoT-focused suite of products, you can be confident that the integration within LEM provides a robust, market-leading solution for securing your edge devices.
Learn more about DigiCert Device Trust Manager.
The integration of DigiCert with the Litmus Edge Manager symbolizes a strategic shift in securing IIoT and bolstering Industrial DataOps practices. As technologies evolve, this partnership promises to provide a secure and efficient foundation for managing vast amounts of industrial data, ensuring that organizations can harness the full potential of their IIoT investments while adhering to the principles of Industrial DataOps. Industrial companies can now leverage this combined solution to enhance their security and operational effectiveness, laying the groundwork for innovative data analytics and operational excellence.
Click above and join the ranks of industry leaders who prioritize data security and integrity with DigiCert and Litmus Edge Manager today!
Archana Punnoose
Sr. Product Manager, Litmus
Archana is a Senior Product Manager at Litmus with significant expertise in product design, development, and product roadmap planning & execution.
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