Certificate Management Policy
A certificate management policy template defining issuance, renewal, revocation and inventory of TLS and internal PKI certificates, aligned to ISO 27001, NIST SP 800-53, NIST CSF.
What's Included
1. Purpose & Scope
Objective and the certificate estate covered.
2. Issuance
Who may request a certificate and on what evidence.
3. Inventory
Knowing every certificate you have before it expires.
4. Renewal
Prevents outage by expiry.
5. Revocation
Removes trust when a key is compromised.
6. Private Key Protection
Protects the material behind the certificate.
7. Records & Review
Evidence and cadence.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a certificate management policy include?
A comprehensive certificate management policy should include purpose & scope, issuance, inventory, renewal, and more. This template covers 7 key sections aligned to ISO 27001, NIST SP 800-53, NIST CSF requirements.
Which frameworks require a information security policy?
Major frameworks requiring information security policies include ISO 27001, NIST SP 800-53, NIST CSF. This template maps directly to their control requirements, making it easier to demonstrate compliance across multiple standards.
How often should a certificate management policy be reviewed?
Best practice is to review your certificate management policy at least annually, or whenever significant changes occur in your organisation, technology environment, or regulatory landscape. Most frameworks including ISO 27001 and NIST CSF require documented policy review cycles.
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