Secardeo certBox is a certificate directory server that automates the secure publishing of internal S/MIME certificates and the retrieval of external X.509 certificates, enabling seamless end-to-end encrypted email communication using standard email clients like Outlook or Thunderbird. It synchronizes with Active Directory, supports LDAP and web access, and integrates with global PKI directories, allowing organizations to enforce encryption policies and simplify certificate management for users and partners.

Key Features

Automated Certificate Publishing Synchronizes internal user certificates with Active Directory and publishes them securely to the internet.

• Enables inbound encryption for external partners
• Supports LDAP and web browser access

Global Certificate Retrieval Searches and retrieves external recipient certificates from approximately 150 connected PKI directories.

• Integrates with CA providers, PKI bridges, and global organizations
• Allows partners to upload certificates directly

Ad-hoc Certificate Issuance Issues certificates for recipients without existing X.509 certificates.

• Enables encryption to any recipient
• Supports domain whitelisting

LDAP Proxy and Directory Modes Operates as a secure LDAP proxy or external certificate directory.

• Protects internal directory structures
• Blocks address harvesting attacks

User Transparency and Standard Client Support Works seamlessly with standard email clients like Outlook and Thunderbird.

• No manual key exchange required
• User-transparent encryption process

CRL Publishing Publishes certificate revocation lists for HTTP or LDAP download.

• Ensures up-to-date certificate status information

Benefits

Simplified Encryption Management Reduces complexity and user effort in exchanging encryption certificates.

• No manual certificate import/export
• Automated processes increase user adoption

Enhanced Security and Compliance Enforces S/MIME usage and end-to-end encryption for external communications.

• Reduces risk of information theft
• Maximizes ROI from existing PKI investments

Operational Efficiency Minimizes administrative overhead and time spent on certificate management.

• Automated synchronization and retrieval
• Cost reduction through streamlined processes