In this blog, we’ll provide you with an update about what is happening with the Jisc certificate service, what it means for you, and how we plan to assist you going forward. We’re here to support you every step of the way and truly appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through these changes […]
If you work on managing or developing Research and Education federations – or are simply curious about browser privacy – this post is for you. We delve into the navigational tracking mitigations currently implemented in major web browsers. In a follow-up post, we will present experiments that examine the impact of these mitigations on the […]
This blog is relating to the communication sent on Thursday 16th January 2025 and was last updated on 16/01/2025 at 14:24pm. In this FAQ, we’ll answer your questions about the service discontinuation, what it means for you, and how we’re here to assist during this period. From details on your subscriptions and services to […]
This blog is relating to the communication sent on Monday 9th December and was last updated on 23/12/2024 at 11:55am. In this FAQ, we’ll address your questions about what is happening, what it means for you, and how we plan to assist you through the transition. From understanding what happens to your subscriptions and services […]
When to Choose a Free SSL/TLS Certificate (Like Let’s Encrypt) vs. a Paid Certificate Authority: What You Need to Know Contents: Free vs. Paid-for SSL/TLS Certificates Caveats when using Let’s Encrypt Other certificate use cases In today’s digital world, securing websites with SSL/TLS certificates is essential. Browsers and search engines penalise unsecured sites, and […]
You may have heard that Google has announced their intention to implement a new standard, reducing certificate lifecycles from 398 days to 90 days. You also may have heard that this change was being implemented in 2024. The exact timeline for this change remains uncertain. However, Certificate Authorities like Sectigo, GlobalSign, and Digicert strongly advise […]
Striving to be a better version of yourself? The Shibboleth Identity Provider (IdP) has certainly achieved this, now at version 5, surpassing its predecessor, version 4, which will see the end of support from the Shibboleth project in September 2024. Which version are you currently using? Maintaining an up-to-date Shibboleth IdP is a crucial component […]
Introduction Since the Research and Education (R&E) hackathon in February last year, the Federated Credential Management API (FedCM) API has moved to the point where its basic functionality has been included in Google Chrome and most Chromium-based web browsers such as Microsoft Edge. It’s become clearer that the main consumer of FedCM is Google themselves, specifically […]
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 […]
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 […]