Finally, SCEP That Just Works
Let's be honest - setting up NDES is a pain. We've built a cloud SCEP server that handles everything for you. Your MDM pushes certificates, devices connect automatically, and you get to skip all the infrastructure headaches. Works with Intune, Jamf, and pretty much any MDM out there.
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SCEP (Simple Certificate Enrollment Protocol) automates the distribution of digital certificates to devices for passwordless WiFi authentication. IronWiFi provides a cloud-hosted SCEP server that replaces complex on-premise NDES infrastructure, working with Intune, Jamf, and other MDM platforms to automatically provision certificates for WPA-Enterprise networks.
Why Should You Ditch NDES?
Here's what changes when you move to cloud SCEP (spoiler: it's all good news)
❌ The Old Way (NDES)
- You'll need a Windows Server running NDES
- Don't forget AD Certificate Services
- Plan for 2-4 weeks just for setup
- Budget a significant annual amount for infrastructure
- You're on the hook for certificate renewals
- Patches and maintenance? That's on you too
- Server goes down? Everyone's offline
- Multiple sites? More servers, more headaches
✅ The Better Way (IronWiFi)
- No servers to manage - it's all in the cloud
- Skip the AD complexity entirely
- Set up in minutes, not weeks
- Included with your plan - no extra cost
- Certificates renew themselves
- We handle the updates so you don't have to
- High availability with built-in redundancy
- All your sites, one simple platform
No credit card needed · Works with whatever MDM you're using
To get up and running
Fewer"WiFi not working" tickets
Password-free
Servers to maintain
What Makes This Different?
Certificates should be simple. Here's how we made that happen.
Forget About NDES Servers
No Windows Servers, no AD Certificate Services, no infrastructure costs. Just point your MDM at our cloud SCEP endpoint and you're done.
Set It and Forget It
Certificates issue, renew, and revoke themselves. No calendar reminders, no panicked renewal scrambles, no manual work.
Every Device You've Got
Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android, Chromebook, Linux - doesn't matter. If your MDM can push profiles, we can issue certificates.
Strong Security
EAP-TLS is the gold standard for WiFi auth. Both sides verify each other, so credential theft and phishing become non-issues.
Always On, Everywhere
Our SCEP endpoints run in multiple regions with automatic failover. We provide multi-region redundancy with automatic failover because reliability matters.
Know Every Device
Each device gets its own certificate. Lost a laptop? Revoke just that one. Need an audit trail? You've got it.
What Is the Real Difference?
With traditional PKI, you're managing servers, dealing with AD, and constantly maintaining infrastructure. With us? You're not.
Does It Work With Your Existing MDM?
Whatever MDM you're running, we'll work with it. No switching required.
How Does It Work?
Four steps. That's it. Seriously.
Your MDM Does Its Thing
It pushes a SCEP profile to the device with our enrollment URL. You've done this before - same process.
Device Asks for a Certificate
The device creates a key pair and sends a signing request to our SCEP gateway. All automatic, nothing for you to do.
We Sign and Send It Back
We validate the request, sign the certificate, and send it right back. Takes seconds.
Device Connects to WiFi
The certificate handles authentication automatically. No passwords to type, no prompts to dismiss. It just works.
Why Do You Deserve Better Than NDES?
We've all been there: Windows Server, AD Certificate Services, IIS config, registry edits, constant patching... it's exhausting. Here's what life looks like when you skip all that.
No Servers. Period.
No Windows Server licenses. No hardware to maintain. No 3 AM pager alerts when something breaks. We run everything in the cloud.
Skip the AD Complexity
You don't need AD Certificate Services. You don't need a PKI hierarchy. We've handled all that so you don't have to.
Actually Fast Setup
Create a SCEP profile, point it at our endpoint, push to devices. That's it. No weeks of troubleshooting IIS errors.
Save 90% compared to running your own NDES
Why Are Passwords the Problem?
Here's a sobering stat: 80% of WiFi security breaches involve stolen credentials. Certificates eliminate that risk entirely.
- Nothing to steal, phish, or accidentally share
- Evil twin attacks don't work anymore
- You can't brute-force a certificate
- Lost device? One click and it's locked out
- Know exactly which device connected and when
Passwords to worry about
Smaller attack surface
To revoke access
Cloud security
Who's Using This?
Pretty much anyone who wants secure WiFi without the complexity
BYOD Setups
Stop sharing WiFi passwords with everyone. Give each personal device its own certificate instead.
Company Devices
Your MDM already manages these devices. Let it push certificates too - completely automatic.
Multiple Offices
Got offices around the world? One platform handles certificates for all of them. No per-site infrastructure.
Regulated Industries
Need SOC 2 and PCI-DSS compliance? We've got you covered. Auditors love certificates.
Anyone Using Shared Passwords
If your whole company knows the WiFi password, it's not really a password anymore. Certificates fix that.
Printers, Scanners, and IoT
Headless devices need network access too. Certificates let them connect securely without human interaction. Learn more about IoT authentication
"We ditched our NDES setup and our WiFi support tickets dropped 80%. The whole migration took less than a day. Best part? Our users don't even notice - their devices just connect now. No more password complaints."
Questions You're Probably Asking
Here's what most people want to know
Wait, I really don't need an NDES server?
Nope! That's the whole point. We run the SCEP gateway in the cloud. You don't need NDES, AD Certificate Services, or any PKI infrastructure at all.
Will this work with my MDM?
Almost certainly yes. We work with Intune, Jamf, Google Admin, Workspace ONE, Kandji, Meraki SM, MobileIron - basically anything that can push SCEP profiles.
What about certificate renewals?
They happen automatically before expiration. Your MDM handles it in the background - users never even know it's happening.
Someone lost a laptop - can I cut them off?
Instantly. One click in our console (or an API call) and that certificate is revoked. The device can't connect anymore, but everyone else is unaffected.
I already have a RADIUS server - is that a problem?
Not at all. We include Cloud RADIUS, but our certificates work with any RADIUS that supports EAP-TLS. FreeRADIUS, Cisco ISE, whatever you've got.
What about personal devices that aren't in our MDM?
For those, users can self-enroll through our web portal. They verify their identity, get a certificate, and they're good to go.
Talk to a WiFi Identity Specialist
- See IronWiFi working with your hardware
- Get a deployment plan for your network
- 30-minute call — no pitch deck
Set up in under 15 minutes — no credit card required