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Certification Service

URL: https://vucert.vuit.vanderbilt.edu/certsrv/

Description

SSL Certificates can be obtained for identifying trusted websites and servers for both internal and external use. For websites, servers and services intended for Vanderbilt use only, certificates may be requested using the Public Key Infrastructure service, a free service offered by VUIT (details below). For external or public-facing websites, servers, etc., GeoTrust certificates may be purchased through the Software Store. 

Public Key Infrastructure is a free service that allows for identification of internal (Vanderbilt) websites and servers through the issuance of trusted certificates and keys. Examples include internal websites using SSL/TLS encryption, identification of trusted services/servers, code signing, smart cards, etc.

Options

There are two options for using the certification service: Vanderbilt’s internal PKI service and the external PKI service that is available at the Software Store

Available to:

Vanderbilt Community

How to get it:

You can use the internal PKI service by using the URL listed above. For certification for external services, you can purchase a public certificate from the Software Store

Technical Details:

Using the web enrollment form at the link above, users may request certificates, download root and intermediate certificates (Mac/UNIX/non-AD) or download the certificate revocation list. By logging in with your VUnetID and ePassword, you are verifying that you understand this is for internal Vanderbilt use only. 

Basic Instructions 

To generate CSR, cut/paste and choose from templates:

  • VU Code Signing – code, widgets, applications
  • VU Exchange Signature Only – email signature assuring identity of sender
  • VU Web Server – web server SSL certificates and/or service identification
  • Name = website name
  • Country = 2-letter country code

For additional help, please contact your Customer Relationship Manager.