December 2021 Cybersecurity Roundup
IRS extends its temporary acceptance of electronic or digitally-signed forms until 2023 Due to the continuing threat caused by the COVID-19 virus when it comes
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DV, OV, IV, and EV Certificates
Certificates from SSL.com include DV (Domain Validated), OV (Organization Validated), IV (Individual Validated), and EV (Extended Validated) Certificates.
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What is PKI?
Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) as a term describes systems and components used in securing internet communications and transactions. This article will cover a high-level breakdown
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Digital Certificates and PKI for Engineers
You work hard. Digital certificates from SSL.com are here to help protect your work and cut costs. Take a look at what we have to offer.
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Cybersecurity Challenges Faced by Engineering Companies
Introduction Both hard data and anecdotal evidence show that the leading cause for companies getting hacked is human error. Collaborative research by Stanford University and
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Quantum Proofing Next Generation PKI and Digital Certificates
Sensational articles like this about quantum computers even in 2016, create uncertainties for data security in the case that quantum computers of sufficient power are
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Digital Certificates and PKI for Lawyers
Digital certificates and PKI are all about providing trust and security for your clients. Here’s how they can help your law practice.
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What is Pharming?
What Is a Pharming Attack? The term, “pharming” comes from two concepts: phishing and farming. It is a type of social engineering cyberattack that manipulates
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HIPAA-Compliant IoT Solutions
As the IoT grows, so do threats to security. Medical device manufacturers can’t slack—here’s how to stay safe and HIPAA compliant.
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What is a Wildcard SSL Certificate?
A Wildcard SSL/TLS certificate from SSL.com offers convenience, affordability, and saves time when protecting multiple subdomains.
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SNI: Virtual Hosting for HTTPS
This article discusses the various technologies for hosting multiple HTTPS websites on the same web server, with a focus on Server Name Indication (SNI).
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Subordinate CAs and Why You Might Need One
Subordinate CAs offer you the greatest control over the issuance and branding of your certificates without the cost of hosting your own PKI infrastructure.
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Page Load Optimization: OCSP Stapling
Learn how to use OCSP Stapling and other SSL features to speed up your website, improve user experience and expected conversion rates. It’s really easy.
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HTTPS Everywhere: Remove Mixed Content To Improve SEO
Remove mixed content to get faster page load times, more security and better SEO with HSTS preloading and other useful tricks.
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Choose the Right SSL Certificate
A guide to SSL certificate types and how to select the best certificate for your needs
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Browsers and Certificate Validation
Browsers and Certificate Validation – a step-by-step guide to browsers and certificate validation.
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A look at browser UI security indicators
We look at security indicators in browser UI and give you the state of the field circa now.
Changing security indicators might look like a simple UI decision at first glance, but it carries significant implications. Read on for a brief overview of the current status of UI security indicators, as well as upcoming changes and how they might affect Internet users.
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Private vs Public PKI: Building an Effective Plan
Public PKI and private PKI solutions both exist, and each have useful applications – but which should be used when? We explain to help you decide.
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Deprecating early TLS for a safer Internet
A brief discussion on the reasons and implications behind the deprecation of early versions of TLS.
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An Introduction to Certification Authority Authorization (CAA)
SSL.com’s in-depth look at Certification Authority Authorization (CAA) and how it can help protect your website, your business – and your online reputation.
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Created by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) and described in RFC 6844, CAA lets the owner of a domain name authorize designated and specific Certification Authorities (CAs) to issue SSL certificates for their domain name.
SSL.com Root Certificates
The lists display the path of trust from the root certificate, through the required intermediate certificates to the server certificate for each SSL.com product we offer.
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The SSL/TLS Handshake: an Overview
This article will show how every SSL/TLS connection begins with a “handshake” that determines just how two parties to an internet connection shall encrypt their communications.
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Is WiFi At Starbucks Safe? A WiFi Safety Primer
Using WiFi at Starbucks or using another public connection on your tablet or mobile device, this advice will help improve your safety when you’re surfing.
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Exchange 2013 SSL Certificate Guide
We’ve already talked about SSL certificate for Exchange Servers in a general way, but we’re going to take a closer look at securing an instance of Microsoft Exchange Server 2013.
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Pros And Cons Of SSL / HTTPS / TLS
When it comes to the pros and cons of implementing SSL on your web server, there are real cons as well as those that are merely myths. Let’s take a look.
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Taking security seriously is more important than ever when it comes to doing business online – even if you’re a publisher and not selling any physical goods or services. We got the idea for this post after seeing one over at the Nexcess blog. This is our own take on the SSL debate.
