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Your FAQ guide to the 90-day change

Get ready for the 90-day change FAQ roundup! You might have heard that Google have signalled their intent to drive through the reduction from 398-day to 90-day certificate lifecycles, as the new standard.  The timeline for this change is not yet clear. However, Certificate Authorities such as Sectigo, GlobalSign and Digicert have been advising people […]

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Navigating change: An update on 90-day Certificates

If you missed the news, Google have signalled their intent to drive through the reduction from 398-day to 90-day certificate lifecycles, as the new standard. This update was provided as part of their ‘Moving Forward, Together’ plan, in March 2023.    The anticipation of diminishing certificate lifespans has been a long-standing prediction. And indeed, it seems […]

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Securing the Digital Realm: Navigating the New Age with Updated Code Signing Certificates

Today, we’re excited to share some important updates regarding our code signing certificate process on the Sectigo portal. Due to the latest regulations introduced by the CAB Forum, Sectigo have enhanced their procedures to ensure the utmost protection for your code signing certificates. These changes are designed to minimise the risk of misuse and safeguard […]

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ACME

Are you looking for automation when it comes to managing your SSL Certificates? Then you have had most likely heard of the ACME protocol. But what is it and how does it work? In this blog post, we will give you all the information you need on the ACME protocol and why it is important […]

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90-day Certificates Are Coming….

If you haven’t heard, Google are driving through the reduction from 398-day to 90-day certificate lifecycles, as the new standard, whether the rest of us are ready for it or not! This is ultimately a good move for consumers though, as they’re seeking improve browser cyber security for internet users, through automated certificate management. Still, […]

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How to improve email security with S/MIMEs

Phishing attacks are on the rise again, with some 83% of organisations experiencing a successful email-based phishing attack in 2021, up from 57% in 2020, according to Proofpoint’s 2022 State of the Phish report.   What’s more, more than 65% of respondents also reported spear fishing and business email compromise (BEC) attacks, with 11% experiencing 10 […]

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10 FAQs about the Jisc Certificate Service

When the world doesn’t feel stable, make sure your website is with a Jisc SSL certificate! In this blog post, Emily Brown, Trust and Identity Co-ordinator, gives us her round up of the 10 most frequently asked questions from the certificates help desk. How to sign up? How does pricing work? How do I initiate […]

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What are SSL certificates, and why do we need them?

You might have overheard your IT team talking about certificates and wondered what they’re referring to. Have they completed a new course and are showing off to their team? Surely not, but then how can a website use a certificate? In this blog we explore what SSL certificates are, why you need them, and how […]

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Three easy ways to ensure your corporate data is protected

Online security has never been so important, and protecting corporate data from rising numbers of cyberattacks should be the top priority of every organisation – whether that’s universities, colleges, government or not-for-profit organisations.   Keeping web and email services secure   One way to boost your cyber security is through digital certificates. They help keep your web and […]