CA/Browser Forum (the forum of browsers and certification authorities) officially voted to radically shorten the maximum validity period of public SSL/TLS certificates to just 47 days. This decision represents a worldwide policy change for all major certificate providers—from commercial CAs such as DigiCert, Sectigo, Entrust, and GlobalSign, to non-profit organizations like Let’s Encrypt. The initiative […]
In line with our continuous development of our offerings and our commitment to ensuring the highest security standards in the IT environment, we are pleased to announce the introduction of Certum Multi-Domain certificates in three validation variants: DV (Domain Validation), OV (Organization Validation), and EV (Extended Validation). Multi-Domain certificates (SAN – Subject Alternative Name) allow […]
Theoretically, you can practically do nothing without SSL. Especially since Google has tightened its rules regarding security certificates. Nevertheless, many entrepreneurs still consider it an unnecessary (!) expense. So what can you not do without an SSL certificate as a business owner?
Nowadays, it’s hard to imagine not having access to an online bank account. A huge number of people use it. SSL certificates effectively protect our personal data, so we do not have to worry about the security of our information. Transactions are also safe.
Domain Ownership Verification (Domain Control Validation, DCV) is a crucial step in the process of issuing SSL/TLS certificates, regardless of their validation level (DV, OV, or EV). For years, many DCV methods have relied on the WHOIS system, which provided contact information for domain owners. However, due to increasing security threats and evolving industry standards, […]
January 29, 2025 – Sectigo, a global leader in digital certificates and certificate lifecycle management (CLM), announced the acquisition of Entrust’s public certificate division. This transaction marks a milestone for both companies, strengthening Sectigo’s position as a key player in the digital security sector while allowing Entrust to focus on developing innovative cryptographic solutions designed […]
One of the most important things a company with a site protected by an SSL certificate should ensure is keeping it up to date. Why is this so important? For what period are SSL certificates issued, and what are the consequences of their expiration?
Considering that the fundamental purpose of SSL certificates is to protect and secure the connection, we decided to take a closer look at which websites should ensure they have such a certificate. It goes without saying that it would be ideal for every website to have one, as secure connections are in the best interest […]
HTTP/2 (Hypertext Transfer Protocol 2) is a newer, more efficient version of the HTTP internet protocol used for network communication between a web browser and a server. The previous version was developed more than 20 years ago and, although it is still in use, it no longer fully meets the needs of modern websites due […]
When using the internet, it’s a good habit to check if there is a padlock icon before the address of the website you’re interested in – this is a sign of security and trustworthiness. This icon indicates that the domain has an SSL certificate, whose purpose is to secure the transmission of data online. The […]
