AWS Private CA with OCSP Now Available in AWS GovCloud (US) Regions and China

calendar Dec 19, 2025 · 2 min read · Tech News  ·
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AWS Private CA with OCSP Now Available in AWS GovCloud (US) Regions and China

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced the availability of AWS Private CA with Online Certificate Status Protocol (OCSP) in the AWS GovCloud (US) regions and China. This feature allows customers to simplify certificate management, improve security, and meet compliance requirements.

What is AWS Private CA?

AWS Private CA is a service that enables customers to create and manage their own private certificate authorities (CAs). With AWS Private CA, customers can create and issue certificates for their applications and resources, without relying on external certificate authorities.

Benefits of Using AWS Private CA with OCSP

Using AWS Private CA with OCSP provides several benefits, including:

  • Simplified Certificate Management: AWS Private CA allows customers to manage their own certificates, making it easier to track and monitor certificate lifecycles.
  • Improved Security: OCSP enables real-time validation of certificate status, ensuring that applications only use valid certificates.
  • Compliance: Using a private CA with OCSP helps meet compliance requirements for industries such as finance and healthcare.

How to Use AWS Private CA with OCSP

To get started with AWS Private CA with OCSP, follow these steps:

  1. Create an AWS Private CA in the AWS Management Console.
  2. Configure OCSP settings for your CA.
  3. Request certificates from your private CA using the AWS CLI or SDKs.
  4. Validate certificate status using OCSP.

Availability

AWS Private CA with OCSP is now available in the following regions:

  • AWS GovCloud (US) Regions
  • China

Conclusion

The availability of AWS Private CA with OCSP in the AWS GovCloud (US) regions and China provides customers with a simplified way to manage certificates, improve security, and meet compliance requirements. Try out this feature today and see how it can benefit your organization.