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In a significant move, Keyfactor, a renowned digital identity management and public key infrastructure (PKI) company, has announced a partnership with Venafi, a leading machine identity protection provider. The collaboration aims to offer a comprehensive solution for managing and securing digital identities across various sectors.
The partnership will see Keyfactor and Venafi addressing the challenges posed by the rapid growth of connected devices and the increasing complexity of digital identity management. The combined solution is expected to be a game-changer in the field of digital identity management and machine identity protection.
Keyfactor, known for its certificate lifecycle automation capabilities, will bring its expertise in digital identity management to the table. The company specializes in PKI solutions and has a global presence, focusing on sectors such as IoT, automotive, and enterprise IT.
On the other hand, Venafi is recognised for its machine identity management capabilities, providing robust protection for machine identities in various environments. The integration of Keyfactor's certificate lifecycle automation and Venafi's machine identity protection is anticipated to streamline identity management processes.
The joint offering will provide organizations with a centralized platform for managing and securing all types of digital identities. This is expected to bring significant improvements in security, efficiency, and compliance for organizations managing digital identities.
Moreover, the partnership is designed to address the growing threat of machine identity attacks, which are increasingly targeting critical infrastructure. By combining forces, Keyfactor and Venafi hope to offer enhanced security for machine identities in IoT, automotive, and enterprise IT environments.
Keyfactor has earned recognition for pioneering quantum-resilient PKI solutions, with multiple awards such as the 2025 Global InfoSec Award for its leadership in PKI-as-a-Service (PKIaaS) amid rising quantum computing threats. This positions them at the forefront of helping organizations transition to quantum-safe security architectures that enhance cybersecurity posture, customer trust, and competitive advantage.
Some important achievements and services of Keyfactor include the integration of post-quantum security features across its portfolio, the FedRAMP “In Process” Authorization for Keyfactor Command’s Certificate Lifecycle Automation as a Service (CLAaaS), and enterprise PKI and identity automation solutions that help automate the issuance, renewal, and revocation of certificates at scale.
In conclusion, the partnership between Keyfactor and Venafi is set to revolutionize digital identity management and machine identity protection. With their combined expertise and innovative solutions, they aim to provide organizations with the tools they need to secure their digital identities and protect their critical infrastructure from machine identity attacks.
The collaboration between Keyfactor and Venafi, combining their respective digital identity management and machine identity protection capabilities, is anticipated to transform the field of cybersecurity using technology. This joint offering is expected to streamline identity management processes, provide robust security for machine identities, and offer a centralized platform for managing and securing all types of digital identities, thereby improving security, efficiency, and compliance.
