In today's digital landscape, SSL/TLS certificates have become essential for securing websites and establishing trust with visitors. However, managing these certificates has grown increasingly complex. With recent industry decisions to shorten certificate validity periods from the current 398 days to just 47 days by 2029, traditional manual management approaches are no longer feasible for businesses of any size.
This is where CaaS, or Certificate as a Service, emerges as a game-changing solution. In this article, we'll explore what CaaS is, why it matters, and how Sectigo's implementation is transforming how businesses approach certificate management.

What Exactly Is Sectigo CaaS?
Sectigo CaaS takes SSL certificate management to the next level. Instead of manually purchasing, deploying, and renewing certificates for every single domain, CaaS provides:
· Automated issuance and renewal of DV certificates to minimize the risk of downtime.
· Flexible options for single-domain, SAN (multi-domain), and wildcard certificates, so businesses can tailor security to their exact needs.
· A centralized platform for simplified certificate lifecycle management, helping IT teams and resellers stay on top of security without the manual burden.

Sectigo CaaS Subscription Process on NicSRS
As visible in the Sectigo CaaS purchase interface on NicSRS, here are the typical steps you’ll follow:
1. Select Sectigo CaaS on NicSRS console.
2. Create an ACME account or link your existing ACME client. This allows automated communications and certificate issuance via ACME protocol.
3. Add Domains: specify which domains (single, wildcard, SAN) you want included under the subscription.
4. Automate certificate issuance: once domains are added and validated, certificates issue automatically as needed for those domains, without manual CSR or renewal steps.
This means you subscribe once for domains, set up ACME validation, and the rest—issuance, renewal, lifecycle—is handled automatically.

Why CaaS Matters for SSL Resellers
Partners who embrace the CaaS model can distinguish themselves in a crowded market by providing comprehensive solutions rather than just products. This shift aligns with the broader industry movement toward "everything as a service" and meets growing customer demand for streamlined security solutions.
It also fits perfectly into a cloud-first world, where companies expect solutions that are scalable, subscription-based, and automated. By offering CaaS, resellers can meet customer demand for convenience while reducing operational overhead.
By partnering with NicSRS, resellers benefit from special partner pricing and dedicated support, ensuring that they can deliver reliable and cost-effective solutions to their clients.

What's Coming: sslTrus CaaS
NicSRS is also preparing to launch sslTrus CaaS, expected by the end of October. This will expand options for automated certificate management and give partners even more flexibility and choice in the CaaS ecosystem.

Conclusion: Embracing the Future of Certificate Management
The shift to shorter certificate lifespans and automated management is irreversible. Solutions like Sectigo CaaS or sslTrus CaaS, accessible via NicSRS, transform this challenge into a strategic advantage. For SSL channel partners, CaaS represents an opportunity to deepen client relationships and create recurring revenue streams.
Interested in learning more about our partner program for Sectigo CaaS or our upcoming sslTrus CaaS platform? Contact our team to discuss how we can help you transition from selling certificates to providing comprehensive certificate management solutions.