SSL/TLS Certificate

Certificate Management System

Introduction

The Certificate Management System provides enterprise-grade SSL/TLS certificate handling for securing your applications and services within the Hawiyat platform.

System Architecture

Core Components

1. Certificate Authority Integration

   • Let's Encrypt support
   • Custom CA integration
   • Chain validation
   • ACME protocol support

2. Key Management

   • Private key storage
   • Key rotation
   • Encryption standards
   • Access control

3. Certificate Lifecycle

   • Automated renewal
   • Expiration monitoring
   • Revocation handling
   • Backup management

Certificate Operations

Available Actions

1. Certificate Creation

   • New certificate generation
   • CSR processing
   • Key pair management
   • Chain verification

2. Certificate Deletion

   • Secure removal
   • Key cleanup
   • Configuration updates
   • Service notifications

Certificate Creation Process

Required Components

1. Certificate Identity

   • Name:
     • Unique identifier
     • Descriptive naming
     • Organization scheme
     • Version tracking

2. Certificate Data

   • Public certificate
   • Intermediate certificates
   • Root certificates
   • Certificate chain

3. Private Key

   • Key generation
   • Key strength
   • Algorithm selection
   • Key protection

Security Implementation

Best Practices

1. Key Security

   • Minimum 2048-bit RSA
   • Regular key rotation
   • Secure key storage
   • Access logging

2. Certificate Management

   • Regular monitoring
   • Automated renewal
   • Backup procedures
   • Audit logging

3. Access Control

   • Role-based access
   • Audit trails
   • Change management
   • Emergency procedures

Validation Procedures

1. Certificate Verification

   • Chain validation
   • Expiration check
   • Revocation status
   • Trust verification

2. Security Checks

   • Protocol support
   • Cipher suites
   • Key usage
   • Extended validations

Traefik Integration

Configuration Process

1. Basic Setup

   • Certificate registration
   • Route configuration
   • TLS options
   • Backend services

2. Advanced Features

   • Dynamic certificates
   • SNI routing
   • HTTPS redirection
   • HSTS configuration

Monitoring and Maintenance

Health Checks

1. Certificate Status

   • Validity period
   • Chain integrity
   • Trust status
   • Usage statistics

2. Performance Metrics

   • Handshake times
   • Connection rates
   • Error frequency
   • Resource usage

Troubleshooting

1. Common Issues

   • Certificate errors
   • Chain problems
   • Key mismatches
   • Configuration conflicts

2. Resolution Steps

   • Validation checks
   • Chain verification
   • Key testing
   • Configuration review