CyberArk Zero Touch PKI
LeaderCyberArk is the global leader in identity security.
Est 1999|Valuation $20.6B|Raised $1.5B
CyberArk is the global leader in identity security.
Published Sep 26, 2026
Publicly accessible materials in this research yielded few direct independent comparisons between CyberArk Zero Touch PKI and competitors. Vendor-authored comparison collateral exists and should be treated as vendor-provided perspective rather than independent analysis.
CyberArk expanded into machine identity through a strategic acquisition. Market trends indicate increasing strategic focus on machine-to-machine identity and certificate lifecycle automation.
| Starting Price | Not publicly listed (consultation-based) | Not consistently public; quote-based for enterprise | Not consistently public for enterprise PKI; CertCentral enterprise pricing is quote-based |
| Best For | Organizations seeking managed PKI operations and a vendor-managed CA hierarchy, often paired with certificate lifecycle management tooling | Organizations seeking a PKI platform with flexible deployment options (on-prem/SaaS) and extensive integration support | Organizations that require consolidated public-trust certificate procurement and broad enterprise certificate tooling |
| Key Strength | Managed PKI operations with vendor-handled CA operations and validation services; vendor-stated compliance signals such as SOC 2 Type II | Broad enterprise PKI ecosystem, hybrid deployment flexibility, and device/IoT identity focus | Large CA footprint, enterprise tooling for public trust certificates, and established enterprise procurement channels |
| Key Weakness | Limited public review depth for the specific managed PKI offering; potential migration complexity and vendor dependency; pricing opacity | PKI complexity remains (platform management required); licensing and deployment complexity for enterprise customers | May not provide the same managed private PKI operational model unless packaged specifically; enterprise costs can be significant |
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CyberArk’s distinction in the market is offering a managed PKI service integrated with a machine identity security strategy (Zero Touch PKI together with Certificate Manager), emphasizing reduced internal PKI operations responsibility and support for common issuance protocols.
Keyfactor often appeals when buyers require deeper control, customization, or hybrid/on-prem options, particularly for device identity and IoT scenarios. DigiCert is frequently selected where organizations require consolidated public CA procurement and enterprise administrative tooling with global CA operations.