Traditional authentication models have relied on static trust. Once a device or user is authenticated a single time they typically remain trusted indefinitely. This model assumes continuous security from a single point in time, leaving organizations vulnerable as devices fall out of compliance, become compromised, or change hands over time. Attackers often exploit credentials, long-lived certificates, and misconfigurations to gain access.
Our Dynamic PKI is a solution that works to eliminate these vulnerabilities by enforcing continuous trust. Unlike traditional certificate-based authentication, which treats authentication as a one-time event, our Dynamic PKI continuously validates security posture. This shift from static to continuous authentication is the future of secure access.
Why Traditional Models Fall Short
Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) is the foundation of certificate-based authentication. It enables digital trust by issuing, managing, and validating cryptographic certificates, ensuring that only authenticated devices and users can access protected systems. However, traditional PKI has limitations. Once issued, certificates remain valid for a fixed period, even if a device becomes compromised. Revocation is typically a manual and reactive process, relying exclusively on mechanisms like Certificate Revocation Lists (CRLs) and Online Certificate Status Protocol (OCSP). Traditional PKI operates in isolation from modern security tools like Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Mobile Device Management (MDM), and Extended Detection and Response (XDR), creating gaps in enforcement.
A static approach to security is no longer sufficient. Organizations need an authentication model that continuously assesses trust, one that evolves with risk. Dynamic PKI meets this need by ensuring certificates remain valid only when a device meets security policies, integrating real-time risk signals from endpoint security tools, identity providers, and MDM platforms.
The Technical Foundation of Dynamic PKI
Our Dynamic PKI continuously verifies trust, rather than just assuming it. Certificates are not issued unconditionally; they must meet compliance standards at issuance and remain compliant throughout their lifecycle. By continuously ingesting real-time security signals from sources like Entra ID, Okta, Jamf, and CrowdStrike, it ensures certificates are issued only to verified devices and stay only with those that remain compliant.
A key aspect of Dynamic PKI is its ability to continuously monitor user and device attributes and automate certificate lifecycle management accordingly. Certificates are issued and revoked automatically based on real-time health and compliance assessments. This eliminates the risks associated with long-lived certificates that persist on compromised devices. Instead of relying on administrators to manually revoke certificates, SecureW2 enforces policy-based automation, ensuring that only secure, compliant devices retain access.
To further strengthen identity verification, we utilize ACME-based Apple Managed Device Attestation. This allows certificates to attest that a device is genuine and untampered with, preventing attackers from spoofing devices and fraudulently obtaining certificates.
Not All PKI is Created Equal
Traditional PKI relies on static trust, and certificate revocation is manual and reactive. SecureW2 automates revocation based on risk. While legacy PKI operates in isolation, SecureW2 integrates across your current, and future, security stack.
Authentication shouldn’t just be about granting initial access, it’s about ensuring that you can trust who is on your network. By automating certificate lifecycle management, we eliminate the burden that comes with manual revocation processes
The Future of Authentication is Dynamic
Static trust models can’t keep up. Dynamic PKI transforms authentication from a one-time event into a continuous security mechanism. By validating trust in real time, SecureW2 ensures that authentication is never assumed, it is continuously verified. Organizations that implement Dynamic PKI gain stronger security, automated enforcement, and real-time visibility into device trust.
Radhika Vyas