ADSS Web RA Server
Overview
Unsung supplies and implements ADSS Web RA Server as an Ascertia Bronze Partner. It is a web-based registration authority that manages how users and devices apply for, are vetted for and receive certificates, and we deploy it for UK government and enterprise organisations with defined enrolment processes.
Buying ADSS Web RA Server through Unsung
Registration authority requirements vary widely between organisations. We give impartial advice on the licensing model and product mix that suit yours, so you get value for money from Ascertia.
You also benefit from partner pricing through our Ascertia relationship, and from support that starts with our own PKI specialists, who handle first-line triage and escalate to Ascertia when needed. Just as importantly, we make sure the RA fits your estate: connected to your certificate authority, your identity systems and, where relevant, SigningHub.
The Challenge
A certificate authority issues certificates, but it does not decide who should receive them. That takes a registration process that verifies the applicant, applies the right vetting policy, records subscriber agreements and manages the credential throughout its life. Where there are several user groups or tenants, each may need its own process, and every step must be auditable.
Without a structured registration authority, organisations fall back on manual, inconsistent enrolment or build custom workflows around their CA. Both add risk and operational effort, and both make it harder to show auditors that certificates are issued to the right people.
What It Does
ADSS Web RA Server provides a registration authority that works with ADSS CA/PKI Server or external certificate authorities. Configurable enrolment workflows cover identity vetting forms, document upload, subscriber agreements and approvals. Operators manage issuance, renewal, suspension and revocation of user and device certificates through a web interface.
Multi-tenant operation lets trust service providers and managed service providers run separate registration workflows for different enterprise accounts from one platform. It integrates with SigningHub to provision users into digital signing workflows, and includes certificate discovery and locator features for ongoing lifecycle management.
How Unsung Helps
We help you design registration workflows that reflect your vetting requirements and compliance obligations, then implement them. That includes configuring enrolment policies, integrating with your CA and identity systems, and setting up the operational processes and roles your team will use day to day. Once live, we provide ongoing support.
ADSS Web RA Server is a strong fit where registration is web-based and policy-driven. If your priority is managing smart cards, mobile credentials or passkeys for staff, the MyID CMS range may suit better. Where you also need the CA itself, we can pair it with ADSS Server or advise on alternatives such as EJBCA Enterprise. We supply each, so our recommendation follows your requirements.
Related Unsung Services
- PKI Consultancy: Independent advice on trust architecture, identity registration and compliance frameworks.
- PKI Design & Build: Design and implementation of PKI and registration authority environments.
- Certificate Lifecycle Management: Visibility and control across your certificate estate.
