The CA/Browser Forum (CAB Forum) comprises the world’s leading CAs and browser vendors. The CAB Forum meetings and discussions attempt to build consensus on rules and guidelines about global digital certificate practices. One common topic is how to shorten certificate lifetimes. The goal is to accelerate security efforts and minimize the potential damage caused by […]
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New CAA Requirement: What You Should Know
We expect the new CAA requirement to have a small impact on the security and complexity of the web, but we are happy it is an improvement with a low-cost process.
What Security Pros Predict for IoT Security in 2017
For years IoT security has been a cause for concern, but 2017 may be the year that IoT attacks and lack of standardized security measures become a regular issue. According to research firm Gartner, there were an estimated 6.4 billion IoT devices in 2016, and are forecasting over 20 billion IoT devices by 2020. Despite […]
OpenSSL Patches “HIGH” Security Vulnerability in 1.1.0
This vulnerability does not affect SSL/TLS certificates nor does it affect versions prior to OpenSSL 1.1.0.
Browser Security Icon Updates and SHA-1 Deprecation
Earlier this year, both Google and Mozilla released versions of Chrome and Firefox with changes to their security indicators and updates for the SHA-1 deprecation. Both browsers feel that these changes will simultaneously help users recognize the risks of entering unsecure HTTP sites and urge site owners to upgrade to secure HTTPS connections. Chrome In […]
Chrome Will Mark HTTP Sites “Not Secure” in January
Google’s browser will explicitly state HTTP-connected sites are not secure in January 2017.
OpenSSL Patches 3 Security Vulnerabilities in OpenSSL 1.1.0
These vulnerabilities do not affect SSL/TLS certificates, but system admins should patch their 1.1.0 OpenSSL framework as soon as possible.
Google CT to Expand to All Certificates Types
The policy change goes into effect October 2017. Learn what this means for DigiCert customers.
Key Elements of a Disaster Recovery Plan
A disaster recovery plan is necessary for a business to rebuild after a natural disaster.