SSL Certificates

Email remains one of the most widely used communication channels in the present enterprise environment and one of the most commonly targeted by attackers. While many organisations solely rely on SSL/TLS for protection of their email traffic, secure email encryption actually is more than just transport-layer protection. SSL/TLS encrypts data in transit, but it does not guarantee end-to-end Confidentiality, Integrity and

Earlier this year, a decision was “quietly” made that will create real operational headaches for most organisations — and a lot of people haven’t noticed yet. On 11 April 2025, the CA/Browser Forum — the industry body that governs SSL/TLS certificates — voted to progressively shorten certificate validity periods. The end point: a maximum of 47 days by 2029. The first

With certificate automation, renewal is no longer a concern for the enterprise. The assumption is that this service, once configured, will renew certificates quietly in the background and will continue to work as expected. Unfortunately, this case is not always true. In real-world environments, certificate renewal may seem completed from the issuing CA’s perspective. This does not guarantee successful provisioning, which

The public key infrastructure (PKI) is a widely accepted standard in the security industry and the foundation of trust and secure digital communication across various applications, from websites’ SSL/TLS and document signing to secure email and remote work. As organisations become more dependent on PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) for their day-to-day activities, setting up and maintaining their on-premises PKI to manage

These days, everything’s online. In a digital age where security has become crucial, locking down a website, managing a web service, or securing a range of network appliances, and communicating with SSL/TLS certificates, sounds like a chore. But honestly, it doesn’t need to be difficult! With the right tools, you can deploy certificates smoothly across the entire infrastructure. What Is Certificate

As organisations are increasingly dependent on digital infrastructure, the role of timely and ongoing security is more pivotal than ever before. Reactive defence is no more. Proactive approaches such as continuous monitoring are more vital than ever before, particularly when it comes to managing and securing digital certificates. Continuous monitoring is a highly useful strategy, monitoring certificates’ health and security before

In recent years, the lifespan of certificates has been significantly shortened. Taking Apple, as an example, they have proposed reducing certificate lifespans from 398 to 47 days by 2029. With this dramatic reduction in certificate lifespan, managing certificates from multiple certificate authorities (CAs) can be a hassle and time-consuming, potentially leading to system disruptions as manual processes may be insufficient and

  In the new digital age, there is a huge dependence on digital services. Organisations are forced to prioritise SSL certificate renewals to maintain secure and uninterrupted operations. Manual renewal processes often lead to lapses, causing the website to go down and rendering services unavailable. Ensuring efficiency in certificate renewal remains a key challenge, especially with an organisation’s growing number of

Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) is a necessity in today’s digital-first world. Organisations leverage on Digital Certificates to secure their networks, safeguard sensitive data, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. As we move forward, having a PKI is beyond just issuing and renewing certificates, an organisation must have the capability to manage the whole lifecycle of each individual certificate. The Growing Importance

As a cybersecurity practitioner, you have probably observed something odd in recent years: SSL certificate validity periods have dropped dramatically. You may have created an SSL certificate five years ago and left it valid for five years without having to pay any attention. Right now, it can only be issued for one year. These developments are compiled on a timeline below: