Automation of X.509 certificate issuance is an important step towards preparing for upcoming validity reduction to 47 days in 2029. The use of ACME with, for example, certbot to achieve this is well tested and robust and, for many use-cases, is seamlessand worry-free.
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The CA/Browser Forum has recently approved a significant change to the maximum validity period of TLS certificates, reducing it to just 47 days by March 2029. This decision marks a pivotal shift in the management of digital certificates, emphasising the need for robust automation to handle the increased frequency of renewals.
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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 […]
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 […]
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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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 […]
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, […]
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 […]