PKI Foundations: From Zero to Root CA
A practical introduction to PKI, keys, certificates, CRLs, OCSP, and trust. Build a two-tier lab and issue your first certificates.
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Hands-on PKI labs for real engineers
Master PKI & Machine Identity with real-world labs.
PKIShield Training helps security engineers, sysadmins and DevOps teams build, operate, and automate modern PKI with practical, lab-driven courses.
Who it’s for
Built for real-world teams
PKIShield Training is designed for people who actually have to keep certificates and keys running in production, not just pass a theory exam.
Security Engineers & Analysts
Strengthen your understanding of PKI, TLS, and certificate-based authentication so you can review designs, build controls, and respond to incidents confidently.
System & Infrastructure Admins
Learn how to design and operate ADCS, integrate PKI with Active Directory, VPN, load balancers, and secure internal services.
DevOps & Platform Teams
Automate certificate lifecycle management in CI/CD, Kubernetes, and cloud environments using modern CLM tools and APIs.
Programs
Start with a focused learning path
Choose a program that matches your current level and roadmap. All courses are self-paced and include downloadable resources.
Enterprise ADCS & Windows PKI
Design and operate an enterprise-grade Microsoft ADCS hierarchy for domain auth, TLS, VPN, and code signing.
Join WaitlistPKI Automation & CLM (Venafi & More)
Discover certificates, integrate PKI with CLM platforms, and automate renewals to eliminate outages.
Join WaitlistHow it works
Learn by building, not memorizing
1. Enroll in a program
Pick a course or path that matches your current role and where you want to grow.
2. Follow guided labs
Use step-by-step labs to build real PKI components in a safe environment you control.
3. Apply at work
Take templates, checklists, and runbooks back into your production environment and projects.
Ready to level up your PKI skills?
Create your student account, enroll in your first program, and start building a PKI lab you can be proud of.