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Enterprise PKI for Online Identity AssuranceEnterprise PKI for Authentication & Access Control

Introduce authentication to help secure business interactions and protect valuable business assets with GlobalSign ePKI.


Prevent unauthorized access or simply add a second layer of security to your current username and password combination.



ePKI for Authentication and Access Control helps organizations with as few as 5 employees meet regulatory and privacy compliancy as well as fulfill internal security policies using PKI based two factor authentication – something you have (a GlobalSign Digital Certificate) and something you know (an internally managed password).

  • Cryptographically encapsulates an identity within a Digital ID
  • Can be used for in-browser client authentication Virtual Private Networks (VPN) and high performance SSL VPNs
  • Helps meet company email security policy and regulatory compliance (such as access to online resources for Government and high value web services)
  • Cost Effective – simply purchase packs starting from only $440 for 5 Digital IDs*
  • Includes additional 10% of initial purchase in form of free Digital IDs for user attrition and/or support considerations
* Price for 5 pack of PersonalSign for individuals Digital ID type. Other Digital ID types vary in price, contact us for custom quotes of 5+ or click on Buy Now for more details for pricing for all Digital ID types.

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In-Browser VPN Authentication & Access Control

Client Authentication, or the process of proving who you are – the client – to a remote computer, sees Digital IDs being used to cryptographically bind a customer, employee or partner’s identity to a unique Digital ID (typically including the name, company name and location of the Digital ID owner).  The Digital ID can then be mapped to a user account and used to provide access control to network resources or web services and websites.


Microsoft SmartCard Logon

Enterprise PKI provides optional support for Microsoft (MS) SmartCard Logon

If selected, a field will displayed at when populated with the User Principle Name (UPN) will map to the Subject Alternative Name (SAN) of the client certificate.



  • ePKI Inclusive Features
    • Immediate issuance of Digital IDs across the enterprise or across multiple departments, including free setup for multiple business unit/department profiles
    • Administrator initiated user registration for known applicants & Public Ordering Page for "open enrolment"
    • LDIF (LDAP Data Interchange Format) for Digital ID file export to directories
    • Transparent trust from the widely distributed trusted GlobalSign Root Certificate in all Windows, Apple & Adobe applications - view full compatibility
    • Shared issuing Certificate Authority for easy and fast set-up
    • Full reporting for easy planning and status checking of organization requests
    • Email template customization allowing tailored message to your end users
    • Integration into the GlobalSign Certificate Center (GCC) web portal allowing for one-stop Certificate shopping (full access to SSL & Code Signing Certificates)


    Receive immediate discounts over multiple retail purchases and gain a faster ROI than using a competing platform. There are no hidden costs and you only pay for the Certificates you issue. Contact us to get a Custom Quote.

  • Example Organization setup with ePKI
  • Why Choose GlobalSign?
    • Some of the biggest global brands and many Governments choose GlobalSign

    • We’re easy to do business with. We answer the phone. We listen to you and support your needs

    • We operate multi-lingual Technical Support offices around the world

    • We offer optional 24/7/365 Premier Support levels

    • We have been WebTrust for Certification Authorities compliant since 2002 and operating a trusted PKI network for since 1996