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Press release 11.11.2025: Digital Workforce signs a deal with Södersjukhuset – a leading Swedish hospital
Digital Workforce is pleased to announce the signing of an agreement with Södersjukhuset, one of the largest hospitals in Scandinavia, to support and accelerate its automation program. The agreement builds on an earlier collaboration and will see a team of Swedish consultants from Digital Workforce working alongside Södersjukhuset’s team to identify, develop, and implement automation solutions.
Södersjukhuset Hospital is owned by Stockholm Region, a large public organization that promotes ongoing cooperation between its various departments in the development of automations. The hospital’s collaboration with Digital Workforce aims to further enhance its internal processes and provides a pathway to scale solutions across the wider organization, if needed.
“Digital Workforce is a leading process automation expert in the healthcare sector, with a particularly strong presence in the UK and in our country of origin, Finland. Notably, Nordic social and healthcare organizations have many similarities, enabling proven solutions to be replicated effectively across the region to deliver meaningful results”, explains Sanna Ranta, Account Executive at Digital Workforce.
“It is exciting to extend our collaboration with Södersjukhuset, whose team we have had the pleasure of working with for several years. The new contract provides us with a great opportunity to further strengthen the impact of automation”, says Juha Nieminen, Head of Healthcare at Digital Workforce.
For further information, please contact:
Sanna Ranta, Account Executive – Digital Workforce
sanna.ranta@digitalworkforce.com
About Digital Workforce Services Plc
Digital Workforce Services Plc (Nasdaq First North: DWF) is a leader in business automation and technology solutions. With the Digital Workforce Outsmart platform and services—including Enterprise AI agents—organizations transform knowledge work, reduce costs, accelerate digitization, grow revenue, and improve customer experience. More than 200 large customers use our services to drive the transformation of work through automation and Agentic AI. Digital Workforce has particularly strong experience in healthcare, automating care pathways across clinical and administrative workflows to reduce burden, enhance patient safety, and return time to patient care. Following the acquisition of e18 Innovation, the company has further strengthened its position in the UK healthcare pathway automation. We focus on repeatable, outcome-based use cases, and we operate with high integrity and close customer collaboration. Founded in 2015, Digital Workforce employs more than 200 automation professionals in the US, UK, Ireland, and Northern and Central Europe. Our vision: Transforming Work – Beyond Productivity. https://digitalworkforce.com
Press release 11.11.2025: Digital Workforce signs a deal with Södersjukhuset – a leading Swedish hospital
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Digital Workforce Services Plc announces a contract extension and expansion with Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Press release 20 November 2025
Our partnership with Portsmouth Hospitals University (PHU) NHS Trust continues to strengthen through a new three-year agreement, under which Digital Workforce Services will continue to deliver and expand intelligent automation services in collaboration with the Trust and our partner PSTG Ltd.
This reflects the strong collaboration and trusted relationship we’ve built together since their automation journey began. We’re pleased to have supported PHU along the way, responding to their evolving automation capability and requirements, and adapting our role to align with the development of their exceptional in-house expertise.
The new agreement includes an extension of services for a further three years, and importantly, the introduction of new BPA (Business Process Automation), Orchestration, and IDP (Intelligent Document Processing) capabilities, along with a new 24/7 Incident Management Service – all designed to strengthen operational resilience and support the Trust’s roadmap toward agentic automation solutions that can act intelligently, adapt dynamically, and further amplify the impact of digital workers across care pathways.
We’re incredibly proud to continue this partnership – one built on collaboration, trust, and shared ambition – as we work together to deliver innovation, transformation, and better outcomes for staff and patients across the NHS.
Chris Price, Healthcare Business Development Director, Digital Workforce Services Plc:
“From day one, this has been a true partnership – sharing knowledge and building sustainable automation capability that delivers lasting value for the NHS.”
Enzo Daniele, Managing Director, PSTG Ltd:
“We’re proud to continue innovating with Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, ensuring automation delivers measurable benefits for staff and patients.”
For further information, please contact:
Christopher Price, Business Development Director, Healthcare UK & Ireland, Digital Workforce Servics Plc christopher.price@digitalworkforce.com
About Digital Workforce Services Plc
Digital Workforce Services Plc (Nasdaq First North: DWF) is a leader in business automation and technology solutions. With the Digital Workforce Outsmart platform and services—including Enterprise AI agents—organizations transform knowledge work, reduce costs, accelerate digitization, grow revenue, and improve customer experience. More than 200 large customers use our services to drive the transformation of work through automation and Agentic AI. Digital Workforce has particularly strong experience in healthcare, automating care pathways across clinical and administrative workflows to reduce burden, enhance patient safety, and return time to patient care. Following the acquisition of e18 Innovation, the company has further strengthened its position in the UK healthcare pathway automation. We focus on repeatable, outcome-based use cases, and we operate with high integrity and close customer collaboration. Founded in 2015, Digital Workforce employs more than 200 automation professionals in the US, UK, Ireland, and Northern and Central Europe. Our vision: Transforming Work – Beyond Productivity. https://digitalworkforce.com
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Press release November 25, 08:30 AM EET
Helsinki, Finland – Digital Workforce Services Plc continues to drive innovation in insurance claims processing with its Agent Workforce solution, now delivering measurable results for insurers and third-party administrators. Built on top of Microsoft Azure, the solution uses advanced agent capabilities and orchestration technologies from Microsoft Foundry, supported by open-source frameworks.
Since its launch, Agent Workforce has helped insurers reimagine their entire claims journey, from first notification of loss (FNOL) to final settlement, by deploying specialist AI agents for tasks such as data capture, coverage eligibility, fraud detection, adjudication, and settlement. The solution’s modular architecture enables rapid onboarding and integration with existing claims systems, accelerating transformation and improving customer outcomes.
Key Highlights:
• Proven Impact: Early adopters report significant reductions in manual processing time and improved accuracy in claims handling.
• Scalable Architecture: Powered by Azure, Agent Workforce offers enterprise-grade reliability, security, and scalability.
• Advanced Orchestration: Microsoft Foundry coordinates Agent reasoning workflows and orchestration.
• Industry Recognition: The solution is recognised for its ability to generalise across multiple insurance lines and adapt to evolving business needs.
“In traditional insurance operations, achieving more outcomes has always meant hiring more people. With Agent Workforce, powered by Microsoft Foundry and Microsoft Azure, we’re changing that equation. Our AI-native agents allow claims leaders to scale and improve their operations without increasing headcount. This means insurers can process more claims, deliver faster results, and realise unprecedented ROI, all while freeing skilled professionals to focus on the most complex and empathic work. Thanks to the flexibility and reliability of Microsoft technology, the Agent Workforce solution truly decouples human labour from outcomes, unlocking new levels of efficiency and growth,” said Karli Kalpala, Head of Strategy at Digital Workforce.
“Microsoft Foundry helps Agent Workforce deliver solutions that enable customers to focus on innovation and efficiency, while benefiting from the flexibility and enterprise-grade reliability that Microsoft Azure provides,” said Tarja Jernström, Commercial Partner Lead at Microsoft Finland. “The Agent Workforce solution addresses a variety of automation challenges and allows customers to take advantage of Azure’s advanced and future proof AI capabilities.”
For more information
Karli Kalpala, Head of Strategy and AI Agent Business, Digital Workforce Services Plc, karli.kalpala@digitalworkforce.com
About Digital Workforce Services Plc
Digital Workforce Services Plc (Nasdaq First North: DWF) is a leader in business automation and technology solutions. With the Digital Workforce Outsmart platform and services—including Enterprise AI agents—organizations transform knowledge work, reduce costs, accelerate digitization, grow revenue, and improve customer experience. More than 200 large customers use our services to drive the transformation of work through automation and Agentic AI. Digital Workforce has particularly strong experience in healthcare, automating care pathways across clinical and administrative workflows to reduce burden, enhance patient safety, and return time to patient care. Following the acquisition of e18 Innovation, the company has further strengthened its position in the UK healthcare pathway automation. We focus on repeatable, outcome-based use cases, and we operate with high integrity and close customer collaboration. Founded in 2015, Digital Workforce employs more than 200 automation professionals in the US, UK, Ireland, and Northern and Central Europe. Our vision: Transforming Work – Beyond Productivity.
https://digitalworkforce.com | https://agent-workforce.com
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With its latest release, AppViewX delivers new CLM and quantum-safe innovations to help organizations strengthen security, reduce compliance gaps, and maximize time to value
NEW YORK, Dec. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AppViewX, the leader in automated Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM) and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) software, today announced significant enhancements to its AVX ONE Platform, enabling enterprises to meet the upcoming 47-day SSL/TLS certificate validity mandate with speed and confidence. The release also introduces new automation and quantum-safe capabilities that simplify compliance, improve security posture, and deliver measurable ROI.

As certificate lifespans shrink rapidly over the next few years, the result will be surging renewal volumes, which will lead to significant operational and compliance risks for organizations. The AVX ONE platform eliminates these challenges by automating certificate discovery, provisioning, renewal, and revocation, ensuring continuous compliance with crypto-agility across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
“Our customers need a future-proof solution that transforms regulatory pressure into operational excellence,” said Paul Trulove, Chief Product Officer at AppViewX. “This release underscores our commitment to rapid time-to-value, measurable ROI, and innovation that helps enterprises succeed in the age of 47-day certificates and a post quantum computing world.”
AppViewX Product Release Highlights
Manage Short-Lived Certificates at Scale
Automate renewal cycles and enforce re-enrollment policies to meet 47-day mandates without added overhead. Gain flexible control over certificate lifespans, automatically generate new private keys for improved security and leverage enhanced reporting for continuous compliance.
Advance Crypto-Agility and PQC Readiness
Demonstrate leadership in post-quantum preparedness with a comprehensive list of cryptographic assessments and remediation. AppViewX generates a Cryptographic Bill of Materials (CBOM) across certificates, algorithms, libraries, and applications, with clear remediation recommendations and a unified dashboard for executive reporting.
Gain Actionable AI Insights
Use natural-language search and AI-driven dashboards to get instant visibility into certificate operations with no scripts or technical queries required. AI-enabled navigation makes complex tasks effortless (such as “rotate a certificate,” “add a device group”, etc.) and saves time.
Accelerate Time-to-Value and ROI
Use predefined policy templates and out-of-the-box onboarding to dramatically reduce setup time. Enterprises can deploy in days, standardize compliance, and prove ROI faster, turning regulatory pressure into a business advantage.
Driving ROI in the Age of 47-Day Certificates
With its latest release, AppViewX ensures enterprises can:
- Improve certificate lifecycle automation with key enhancements to meet CA/B Forums new 47-day mandate
- Reduce operational costs, improve user experience and accelerate time to value.
- Demonstrate leadership in PQC readiness.
- Empower teams with AI-driven visibility and insights.
Availability
The November 2025 Product Release is available immediately from AppViewX. For details, read here.
See Innovation in Action: Gartner IAM
AppViewX will showcase its latest CLM and PQC innovations at the 2025 Gartner Identity & Access Management Summit in Dallas, December 8–10 (Booth #227). To see a demo or reserve your seat for our VIP dinner, register here.
As PQC timelines accelerate, organizations must begin foundational steps, starting with visibility and inventory, as early as next year. According to Gartner®, “No later than mid-2026, build and maintain a complete inventory of cryptographic assets to inform postquantum cryptography (PQC) migration planning.”¹
1Gartner, “Post-Quantum Cryptography: Why You Need to Be Ready by 2030” by Mark Horvath and Sarah Almond, October 27, 2025.
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Key Takeaways
- TLS certificates shrink from 398 days to 47 days by March 15, 2029, requiring 7,766 annual renewals per 1,000 certificates
- CA/Browser Forum Ballot SC-081v3 passed with 29 votes in favor, zero opposed, signaling unanimous industry alignment
- Three-phase implementation: 200 days (March 2026), 100 days (March 2027), 47 days (March 2029)
- Organizations implementing automation now gain 2-3 year advantage in operational excellence and cost efficiency
- Domain validation reuse drops to 10 days by March 2028, requiring weekly revalidation cycles
- Crypto-agility becomes essential for preparing for post-quantum cryptography transitions by 2035
The cybersecurity landscape is undergoing its most significant transformation in the history of certificate management. When the CA/Browser Forum approved Ballot SC-081v3 in April 2025, it set in motion a fundamental shift that will redefine how organizations approach digital trust. This comprehensive guide examines the 47-day certificate mandate, its timeline, industry impact, and implications for your organization’s security posture.
What Are 47-Day Certificates?
The Fundamental Change
A 47-day certificate represents the new maximum validity period for publicly trusted TLS certificates, effective March 15, 2029. This dramatic reduction fundamentally alters the operational dynamics of certificate lifecycle management. Where organizations currently renew certificates roughly once per year, the 47-day model requires renewal every six to seven weeks, a ninefold increase in renewal frequency.
The change extends beyond simple validity reduction. Domain control validation, currently reusable for up to 398 days, will shrink to just 10 days by March 2028. This means organizations must prove domain ownership roughly every week and a half, adding another layer of operational complexity to certificate lifecycle management.
Historical Context of Certificate Validity Periods
Understanding the 47-day mandate requires examining the evolution of certificate lifespans:
- Pre-2011: Certificates valid for 5+ years were common
- 2012-2015: Industry moved to a 3-year maximum
- 2015-2018: Reduced to 2-year maximum (825 days)
- 2018-2020: Further reduced to 1 year + renewal buffer (398 days)
- 2020-present: Current 398-day maximum
- 2026-2029: Phased reduction to 47 days
Each reduction has strengthened security while increasing operational overhead. The certificate authority market’s growth from $173.1 million in 2023 to a projected $401.4 million by 2030 reflects the rapidly growing demand for digital certificates. As certificate volumes surge, manual processes cannot scale, especially with shorter validity periods.
The Complete Timeline: From 398 to 47 Days
Table 1: Certificate Validity Reduction Timeline
| Phase |
Effective Date |
Maximum Validity |
Annual Renewals (per 1,000 certs) |
Daily Operations |
Key Changes |
| Current |
Present |
398 days |
917 |
2.5 |
Baseline |
| Phase 1 |
March 15, 2026 |
200 days |
1,825 |
5 |
First major reduction |
| Phase 2 |
March 15, 2027 |
100 days |
3,650 |
10 |
Acceleration phase |
| Phase 3 |
March 15, 2029 |
47 days |
7,766 |
21.3 |
Final implementation |
Source: CA/Browser Forum Ballot SC-081v3

Phase-by-Phase Breakdown
Phase 1: March 15, 2026 – The 200-Day Transition
The first reduction to 200 days (180 days plus a 20-day renewal window) represents a 50% decrease from the current validity. Organizations will experience:
- Doubling of renewal frequency from annual to semi-annual
- Initial stress testing of automation capabilities
- Identification of process bottlenecks
- First wave of forced modernization for legacy systems
The phased reduction aims to make the proposed changes “reasonable and attainable”, giving organizations time to adapt their infrastructure and processes. According to Gartner’s 2024 research on PKI challenges, PKI has become a bigger challenge for organizations than multi-factor authentication, with certificate lifecycle management complexity cited as a primary concern.
Phase 2: March 15, 2027 – The 100-Day Acceleration
The 100-day validity period marks the acceleration phase, where manual management begins breaking down:
- Certificates require renewal every three months
- Organizations face 10 daily operations for 1,000 certificates
- Manual tracking in spreadsheets becomes error-prone
- This phase triggers widespread automation adoption as organizations recognize that manual processes cannot scale
Learn more about essential automation protocols like ACME that enable this transition.
Phase 3: March 15, 2029 – The 47-Day Reality
The final 47-day maximum represents the end state where:
- Certificates expire every 6-7 weeks
- 21 daily renewal operations become the norm
- Domain revalidation occurs weekly
- Manual management becomes mathematically impossible
- Only automated systems can maintain compliance

Why Is the Industry Making This Change
Security Benefits of Shorter Lifespans
The CA/Browser Forum’s rationale for shorter certificates centers on three critical security improvements:
- Reduced exposure window: Compromised certificates remain valid for shorter periods
- Faster algorithm transitions: Deprecated cryptography phases out quickly
- Improved validation accuracy: Domain ownership verified more frequently
Shorter certificate lifecycles represent a fundamental shift in how the industry approaches digital trust and security resilience.
Addressing Modern Threat Vectors
Contemporary cybersecurity challenges demand shorter certificate lifecycles:
- Supply chain attacks: Compromised certificates in third-party integrations
- Insider threats: Reduced window for malicious certificate usage
- Cryptographic vulnerabilities: Faster response to algorithm weaknesses
- Compliance requirements: Meeting evolving regulatory standards like NIST, PCI, DORA etc
NIST emphasizes shorter validity periods as essential for maintaining security in rapidly evolving threat landscapes, particularly as organizations prepare for the post-quantum cryptography transition.
Browser Vendor Perspectives
Browser vendors unanimously support the change, viewing it as essential infrastructure modernization:
- Google Chrome (73% desktop browser market share) states that it provides enhanced protection through frequent validation, reduces the window of vulnerability for 3+ billion users
- Apple Safari believes it will improve ecosystem security across iOS, iPadOS, and macOS devices
- Mozilla Firefox thinks it brings alignment with modern web security standards and open web principles
- Microsoft Edge states it reduces the attack surface for enterprise environments and cloud services
The official voting record shows 29 votes in favor, zero opposed, unprecedented consensus in CA/Browser Forum history, demonstrating industry-wide commitment to this security evolution.
Impact Analysis: What This Means for Organizations
Timeline Compression Impact
When certificate validity drops to 47 days, organizations managing 1,000 certificates will execute 7,766 renewal operations annually. That’s 21 operations every single working day (calculated from CA/Browser Forum Ballot SC-081v3 requirements).
Federal agencies alone face a $7.1 billion migration cost to post-quantum cryptography by 2035, per White House Office of Management and Budget estimates, with NIST’s timeline mandating deprecation of RSA and ECDSA by 2030.
Organizations implementing automation achieve dramatic time savings, ranging from hours to minutes, in certificate management time, and completely eliminate certificate-related outages, resulting in millions of dollars in saved costs and protected revenue.
Explore our comprehensive guide on choosing the right certificate lifecycle management solution.
Table 2: Certificate Lifecycle Evolution – Manual vs. Automated Operations – 1000 certificates portfolio
| Metric |
Current State (398 days) |
2026 (200 days) |
2027 (100 days) |
2029 (47 days) |
With Automation |
| Annual Renewals (1,000 certs) |
917 |
1,825 |
3,650 |
7,766 |
7,766 (automated) |
| Daily Operations Required |
2.5 |
5 |
10 |
21.3 |
21.3 (automated) |
| FTE Hours Required Annually* |
2,751 (minimum) |
5,475 (minimum) |
10,950 (minimum) |
23,298 (minimum) |
500-750** |
| Average Time per Renewal |
3-4 hours |
3-4 hours |
3-4 hours |
3-4 hours |
<5 minutes*** |
| Compliance Audit Prep Time**** |
3-5 days |
5-7 days |
7-10 days |
10-15 days |
2-4 hours |
| Deployment Method |
Manual |
Manual |
Manual |
Manual |
API/Automated |
Source: Calculations based on CA/Browser Forum Ballot SC-081v3 timeline, assuming 3 hours average manual processing time per certificate and industry standard error rates from IETF RFC 8555
*Assumes standard renewals without complications. Complex deployments, failed validations, or emergency revocations require additional time and attention.
**The automation estimate includes monitoring, exception handling, and periodic system maintenance. Actual hours depend on automation maturity and infrastructure complexity
***ACME protocol challenges complete in under 15 seconds, with total renewal typically under 30 seconds including network latency. <5 minutes is a safe estimate.
****Audit preparation times are industry estimates and vary by organization size and compliance requirements.

Operational Impact by Organization Size
Table 3: 47-Day Certificate Impact by Organization Size
| Organization Size |
Certificate Count |
Daily Operations at 47 Days |
Annual FTE Hours* |
Automation Requirement |
| Small Business |
10-50 |
0.2-1 |
233-1,165 |
Recommended |
| Mid-Market |
100-500 |
2-11 |
2,330-11,649 |
Essential |
| Enterprise |
1,000-5,000 |
21-106 |
23,298-116,490 |
Critical |
| Global Enterprise |
10,000+ |
213+ |
232,980+ |
Mandatory |
*Based on industry estimates of 3 hours per manual certificate renewal and installation

Transforming Certificate Management into Competitive Advantage
Strategic Benefits of Early Adoption
Organizations that implement certificate lifecycle automation now transform this mandate from a compliance burden into a strategic enabler:
Operational Excellence:
- Eliminate manual renewal bottlenecks
- Reduce human error and misconfigurations
- Enable self-service certificate requests for development teams
- Free security teams to focus on strategic initiatives
Business Agility:
- Accelerate application deployment cycles
- Support rapid scaling for new services
- Enable seamless multi-cloud operations
- Reduce time-to-market for digital initiatives
Security Posture:
- Achieve complete certificate visibility across environments
- Enforce consistent security policies
- Enable rapid response to vulnerabilities
- Build a foundation for crypto-agility
Competitive Positioning:
- Demonstrate security maturity to customers and partners
- Meet stringent compliance requirements effortlessly
- Support modern DevOps and cloud-native architectures
- Position for future cryptographic transitions
Read about the seven stages of certificate management to understand the full lifecycle.
The Window of Opportunity
Organizations fall into three categories based on their preparation timeline:
Early Adopters (2024-2026):
- Smooth transition through all phases
- Time to refine processes and build expertise
- Competitive cost advantages through gradual implementation
- Enhanced security posture as a differentiator
- Complete preparation for the 2029 deadline
Pragmatic Majority (2026-2027):
- Adequate preparation time for Phases 1 and 2
- More compressed timeline for final transition
- Standard implementation approach
- Achievable but requires focus and resources
Late Adopters (2028-2029):
- Crisis-mode implementation
- Higher costs due to rushed deployment
- Limited optimization opportunities
- Operational disruption during transition
- Competitive disadvantage
The choice of timing directly impacts not only implementation success but also long-term operational efficiency and strategic positioning.
Take Action Now: Schedule a personalized demo to see how AppViewX can prepare your organization for the 47-day transition before Phase 1 begins in March 2026.
Future-Proofing Your Certificate Infrastructure
Prepare for Accelerating Change
- By 2030, quantum-vulnerable algorithms like RSA and ECDSA will be deprecated, and by 2035, they’ll be entirely disallowed per NIST’s post-quantum timeline
- Certificate validation data reuse periods continue shrinking
- New compliance requirements emerge regularly, including DORA and updated PCI DSS standards
Build Organizational Capabilities
- Develop internal expertise in certificate lifecycle management
- Establish partnerships with certificate automation providers
- Create documentation and training programs
- Assign clear responsibility for certificate management across teams
Measure and Optimize
Track key metrics:
- Mean time to certificate deployment
- Certificate-related incident frequency
- Compliance audit performance
- Automation coverage percentage
Learn about 10 best practices for continuous compliance when managing digital certificates.
Essential Capabilities for 47-Day Success
Effective automation platforms must provide comprehensive capabilities to handle the 47-day lifecycle. According to Gartner’s 2025 Buyers’ Guide for PKI and Certificate Lifecycle Management, organizations should prioritize:
- Automated discovery to maintain certificate visibility across hybrid and multi-cloud environments
- ACME protocol support for automated certificate issuance and renewal
- Policy enforcement to ensure compliance with organizational security standards
- Integration capabilities with existing infrastructure, CAs, and DevOps tools
- Monitoring and alerting for exception handling and proactive management
- Self-service workflows enabling developers while maintaining security controls
AVX ONE CLM provides these capabilities through a unified platform approach, enabling organizations to scale certificate operations without proportionally scaling team size. Recognized by Gartner’s for effectively managing organization’s certificates, AppViewX delivers enterprise-grade automation with proven results.
Building Crypto-Agility for the Future
Preparing for Post-Quantum Cryptography
The 47-day mandate prepares organizations for larger cryptographic transitions ahead:
NIST’s post-quantum cryptography timeline targets widespread adoption by 2035, requiring organizations to:
- Replace current cryptographic algorithms with quantum-resistant alternatives
- Support hybrid certificate approaches during transition periods
- Maintain backward compatibility while enhancing security
- Manage algorithm agility across diverse systems
Organizations with mature certificate automation can:
- Transition algorithms in weeks versus years for manual processes
- Test new cryptographic approaches without production risk
- Roll back quickly if issues emerge
- Maintain complete visibility during transitions
AppViewX PKI-as-a-Service positions organizations for post-quantum readiness while addressing today’s 47-day certificate requirements.
The Path to Crypto-Agility
Near-term (2025-2029):
- Master 47-day certificate lifecycle automation
- Build organizational muscle for rapid certificate operations
- Establish discovery and inventory practices
- Develop policy frameworks for cryptographic standards
Mid-term (2030-2033):
- Begin post-quantum cryptography testing
- Implement hybrid certificate support
- Update systems for algorithm agility
- Train teams on new cryptographic standards
Long-term (2034-2035+):
- Complete post-quantum transition
- Maintain crypto-agility for future algorithms
- Continuous cryptographic risk assessment
- Proactive adoption of emerging standards
Organizations that view 47-day certificates as an isolated compliance requirement miss the larger strategic opportunity. Those that build true crypto-agility gain a lasting competitive advantage.
Explore what the table stakes are for certificate lifecycle management in 2026 and beyond.
Take Your Next Step Toward 47-Day Certificate Readiness.
The transition to 47-day certificates is inevitable. The question isn’t whether to automate, but when and how. Organizations that act now will lead their industries in security posture, operational efficiency, and crypto-agility.
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