Case Study: University of Waterloo achieves scalable SSL/TLS certificate management with GlobalSign

University of Waterloo manages 700-800 SSL/TLS certificates a year with GlobalSign

The University of Waterloo, a prestigious educational institution, faced the challenge of securing web connections for its vast digital presence and managing a high volume of SSL/TLS certificates for thousands of users. Their internal certificate authority could not scale to meet the demand of issuing hundreds of certificates annually. They partnered with vendor GlobalSign to implement a solution that would provide secure connections, scale with the university, and allow delegation to internal IT groups.

GlobalSign's Managed SSL Platform provided the University of Waterloo with unlimited Organization Validated and Intranet SSL/TLS certificates. The solution allowed central IT to maintain their preferred workflow while delegating issuance to faculty groups, resulting in the efficient management of hundreds of certificates. The university also expanded its use of GlobalSign's services to include code signing and S/MIME certificates, achieving a more secure digital environment and preventing cyber attacks across its campus.

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