Print Security
RICOH Certificate Enrolment Service
Simplify the certificate management process for devices in your workplace
Fully automate certificate management with Ricoh
Certificates are important in establishing trust, securing communication and safeguarding sensitive information.
We help you to streamline the administration of certificates for your workplace devices with our RICOH Certificate Enrolment Service. This centralised certificate lifecycle management software automatically deploys, monitors, and renews certificates, bolstering your security and compliance while improving operational efficiency.
It seamlessly integrates with certificate authorities for secure and proactive certificate tracking, monitoring, and management.
Features
-
Automated management
-
Scalable & adaptable
-
Scripting support
-
Pre-processing and post-processing support
-
Plugin architecture
-
Auto error handling
Automated management
Scalable & adaptable
Scripting support
Pre-processing and post-processing support
Plugin architecture
Auto error handling
Customer story – Wacker Chemie
Wacker Chemie used the RICOH Certificate Enrolment Service to automate the renewal and deployment of digital certificates. As a result, they reduced their administration times by an astounding 99.7%, significantly enhancing their protection against potential security threats.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answering common questions about RICOH Certificate Enrolment
Q1. Why are digital certificates important for device security?
Digital certificates provide a secure method for authenticating the identity of devices and users within a network, forming the foundational layer of trust. They are crucial because they ensure that communication is not only encrypted (via protocols like SSL/TLS) but also that the devices exchanging information are genuinely who they claim to be. This prevents unauthorised access, mitigates "man-in-the-middle" attacks, and is essential for adhering to modern compliance standards.
Q2. What types of digital certificates are managed by RICOH Certificate Enrolment Service?
The service is designed to manage any certificate type supported by your Ricoh All-in-one printers (MFPs) and the broader device ecosystem. Most commonly, this includes certificates required for secure network access and data transfer, such as SSL/TLS (for secure communication), IPsec (for network-layer security), and IEEE 802.1X (for network access control/authentication). This flexibility ensures that the security requirements across your device fleet are fully met.
Q3. Can the RICOH Certificate Enrolment Service integrate with various certificate authorities?
Yes, absolutely. The RICOH Certificate Enrolment Service is built on a flexible plugin architecture, which means it is designed to integrate seamlessly with various major Certificate Authorities, both public and private. This allows you to deploy certificates from your existing CA infrastructure without needing to change your established security policies or processes, providing the customisation your specific environment needs.
Q4. How does this service specifically reduce the workload for IT administrators?
The primary benefit is the full automation of the certificate lifecycle. Instead of manually tracking, deploying, and renewing certificates on every device—a time-consuming and error-prone process—the service automates these tasks entirely. It proactively monitors certificate status, automatically handles renewal requests before expiry, and deploys them to all designated devices centrally. Customers have reported substantial reductions in administrative time, sometimes up to 99.7%, allowing IT teams to focus on strategic initiatives rather than routine maintenance.