Offline Root CA
Reinvented for
Security & Simplicity
ORCA is a turnkey Offline Root CA Appliance that secures the foundation of your PKI. With tamper-proof hardware, protected key ceremonies, and simplified lifecycle management, it delivers the highest levels of trust, compliance, and sovereignty for your digital infrastructure.
Why ORCA?
Establishing an Offline Root CA is the foundation of a secure PKI, but traditional deployments are complex, costly, and error prone. Many GCC enterprises and government agencies struggle with:
Specialized expertise requirements
Offline Root CA setup often needs niche PKI skills.
Integration
complexity
HSMs, OS hardening, backups, and compliance all must work together.
Regulatory pressure
Europe and GCC data laws require trusted root authorities and strong governance.
Security risks
Without proper isolation and governance, a compromised Root CA can undermine the entire trust chain.
All-in-One
Offline Root CA Appliance
ORCA combines hardware, software, HSM integration, secure backup, and pre-configuration into a ready-to-use solution:
Compliance & Governance
ORCA is compliance-ready for:
UAE TDRA Cybersecurity Framework
UAE Federal Data Law & ADGM regulations
DIFC Data Protection Law
International frameworks: GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, PCI DSS
Supports multi-person control (M-of-N authentication) for high-assurance governance — a best practice for root key ceremonies.
Operational
Advantages
Compact & Secure
Portable form factor allows safe physical storage when offline.
Scalable & Resilient
Supports clustering and load balancing with nShield Security World.
Cost-Effective
Enterprise-grade security without the complexity and cost of traditional setups.
Out-of-the-Box Deployment
No need for deep PKI expertise; ready in hours, not weeks.
Use Cases:
ORCA is built for SMEs, enterprises, and government agencies in the GCC that need a trusted Root CA without the overhead:
Government Authorities
National ID, e-signature, and e-government platforms.
Financial Institutions
Banks and fintechs requiring trusted PKI for compliance and transactions.
Healthcare & Energy
Protecting sensitive data and IoT ecosystems.
Enterprises
Establishing internal PKI for Zero Trust and secure digital identity.
Future-Ready
with PQC
ORCA provides the offline trust anchor needed for crypto-agile PKI. With Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) on the horizon, ORCA ensures:
- Support for hybrid certificates (RSA/ECC + PQC)
- Alignment with NIST PQC standards (Kyber, Dilithium)
- Long-term protection of government and enterprise root trust
