Introduction to certificate discovery¶
Certificate discovery is essential for identifying and managing digital certificates within your organization's network and on public-facing servers. This process helps ensure that all certificates are accounted for, reducing the risk of outages and security vulnerabilities.
In this section, you will learn the various methods and features for discovering and adding internal and external server certificates to Venafi Control Plane. A primary method is the use of Discovery Services, including Basic, Enhanced, Internet, and Kubernetes Discovery. However, there are also other methods by which certificates can enter Venafi Control Plane, such as manual imports and automated processes.
Understanding these concepts will help you efficiently manage your certificate inventory and maintain a secure environment.