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Managing Digital Certificates in a Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Environment
While hybrid and multi-cloud environments are more convenient, they can complicate certificate management. Explore how automation may be the solution.
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e-Invoicing and the EU VAT Directive
May 22, 2019Following the EU Commission’s announcement on 18 April 2019, businesses may or may not be aware the e-invoicing Directive came into force...
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Smart Security for Smart Cities
March 15, 2019Smart Cities, made possible by the rapid advancement of connected devices, software systems and information communications technologies are helping in the urbanization
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An Introduction to Economic Risks by FinTech Companies
October 10, 2018FinTech companies bring a huge advantage to our financial landscape, but there are some challenges too. In this post, we discuss the economic risks with FinTech companies and how to mitigate them.
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What Are Subordinate CAs and Why Would You Want Your Own?
September 11, 2018What is an intermediate or subordinate CA? We take a look at this concept by looking at certificate hierarchy. You will also find out why companies set-up their own intermediate or subordinate CA.
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What is Social Engineering? The Human Confidence Game
August 15, 2018Those that social engineer are hackers, conducting phishing-like scams with the objective of gaining enough personal information through confidence-instilling questions and exchanges.
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What is Server Name Indication (SNI)?
June 01, 2018With the increase of HTTPS across the internet there comes many benefits, but there is also some challenges. For example, with HTTP sites, a server uses HTTP HOST headers to determine which HTTP…
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What's the difference between HTTP and HTTPS?
May 22, 2018Wait, are there really two of those? Casual users rarely notice them, but HTTP (or, http://) and HTTPS (https://) are both options for the start of a URL, showcasing an important difference in all…
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The Importance of Code Signing Redux
March 23, 2018What? Another blog about code signing? Due to a recent string of related hacking events, we thought it best to return to this topic and clear up some details that may have been unclear.
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Benefits of Multi-Factor Authentication Blog
November 24, 2017Why should you use multi-factor authentication? Negligent employees are still the no#1 cause of Data Breaches. Don't let poor password practices take down your business. Here's how MFA can save the…
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Digitally Signing in Adobe: Certifying vs Approval Signatures
October 06, 2017When adding a Digital Signature to an Adobe PDF, you have two options; digitally signing the document or certifying the document. We explain what each one is and how to apply it to your document…
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What is Certificate Transparency
August 11, 2017What is Certificate Transparency or CT Policy? Here's everything you need to know about Certificate Transparency (CT), including how it works and how you can comply with Google's policy.
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How to View SSL Certificate Details in Each Browser and What You Can Learn
June 02, 2017Want more information on a website's SSL Certificate? Inspecting a site's SSL Certificate varies from browser to browser so we have created a guide to help you view the SSL Certificate details on your…
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What is a Trust Seal and Why Does Your Website Need One?
March 28, 2017Trust is essential for any company but especially for those that rely on online sales. Trust indicators, such as seals, can make all the difference between someone choosing to do business with you vs…
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What is a Man-in-the-Middle Attack and How Can You Prevent It?
March 01, 2017What is a man-in-the-middle cyber-attack and how can you prevent an MITM attack in your own business. This blog explores some of the tactics you can use to keep your organization safe.
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What is Timestamping?
February 10, 2017What is a timestamp and in particular what is trusted timestamping and how does it work? We also look at common transactions where timestamping would be used.
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Everything you need to know about Code Signing Certificate: It’s Uses, Types & Application Support
May 20, 2022A Code Signing Certificate is a digital certificate that contains information that fully identifies an entity and is issued by a Certificate Authority. It allows developers to include information…
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HTTP vs HTTPS: What are the differences?
May 19, 2022Website security can be a complex topic in an ever-evolving internet landscape. While the importance of website security is undisputed, protecting against online threats is continuously growing more…
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Difference between Digital Signature and Electronic Signature
April 26, 2022As society becomes increasingly reliant on digital processes, conventional business mechanisms have become more automated, with several industry sectors eager to tap into an increasingly tech-savvy…
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Email Security and Its Best Practices
April 21, 2022Email is the primary tool for business communications worldwide for organizations of all sizes. It is also the number one threat vector for cyberattacks. Email threats have evolved from mass spam and…
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How Does S/MIME Mail Encryption Works?
March 25, 2022Email encryption should be a cornerstone of your business' security plan. Check out this blog to know how your organization can protect itself against e-mail frauds.
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Why Automating Your Organization's Workflow Is a Must In 2022?
March 25, 2022Workflow Automation never held enough importance ever before. With organizations facing issues, automation has become a need of an hour. Here are some of the top reasons why you need to automate your…
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Code Signing Certificate: Protection of Keys & Best Practices
November 11, 2021Code signing is a popular cryptographic method used by software developers to prove that a piece of software or the code used to create it, is authentic and without any malware. In this blog, we have…
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What is Spoofing & How Can You Prevent it?
November 10, 2021Spoofing is when someone or something pretends to be something else in an attempt to gain a victim's confidence, get access to a system, steal data, or spread malware. In this blog, we will discuss…
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Certificate Management: Challenges & Solution
October 13, 2021Despite an overall increase in security investment over the past decade, organizations are still plagued by breaches. In this blog, we will discuss about the importance of Certificate Management for…
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Basics of Public Key Infrastructure: Types & Components
September 22, 2021When it comes down to organizational security, we rely on Public Key Infrastructure every time we shop, bank, or fill out official forms. This blog will give you more ideas about how it is…
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Best Practices to Secure Your Organizational Email Communications
September 14, 2021Over 90% of online attacks on companies begin with malicious emails. Depending on your autonomous security system and lack of robust security and regular audit may leave your organization exposed to…
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25 Years of GlobalSign - All Eyes on Dennis
April 30, 2021Each month in 2021, we’ll be introducing you to a member of the GlobalSign team. Follow along and meet the people working hard to bring you industry-leading PKI and identity solutions.
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Cybersecurity News Round-Up: Week of April 5, 2021
April 09, 2021A massive data breach at Facebook, reports of a "significant" attack at the European Commission, and the Golden Chicken ransomware gang is doing more than winging it.
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Atlas, Blogged
May 19, 2020Introducing Atlas, the world’s most powerful cloud CA – a high throughput, fully ubiquitous, next-generation PKI platform that will carry your PKI on its shoulders and into the future.
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CAs Work to Improve Identity Assurance, Ask Browsers to Follow
August 13, 2018We need to know who we’re interacting with online – who electronically signed that document, who really sent that email, who’s behind this site I’m about to log into.
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The Promise and Challenges of Connected Cars
August 10, 2018In addition to instant messaging and augmented reality, we’re also now beginning to see vehicles (especially in the luxury market) offering features like self-parking, adaptive cruise control,…
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4 Ways Blockchains Will Redefine eCommerce
August 07, 2018Since its introduction nearly 10 years ago, blockchain technology has taken the world by storm. We'll look at ways it can improve eCommerce.
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8 Ways Free VPN Services Are Making Money from You
August 03, 2018Using a free VPN? Nothing is free these days and John Mason is here to tell you exactly how these free VPNs use your data to make money. You might not like what you find out about your privacy.
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5 Signs Your Network Has Been Hacked
July 31, 2018Network hacks are already incredibly common and increasing in severity and frequency each year. Statistics from a joint 2017 study from Accenture and Ponemon Institute found an average company…
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Understanding Ethical Hacking: 5 Common Pen Testing Myths
July 27, 2018Any business could benefit from having a penetration test (commonly referred to as ‘pen test’) carried out. However, it is something that some companies may put off or avoid entirely due to…
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The Benefits of Smart Cities
July 24, 2018You don’t have to be a genius to understand the appeal of smart cities. As the IoT field continues to expand and innovate, the potential benefits and efficiencies gained do as well. One area…
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IoT: Driving the Trucking Industry Forward
July 20, 2018According to Statista, within two years the discrete manufacturing, transportation & logistics and utilities industries will spend $40 billion each on IoT platforms, systems and services. Those are…
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Whats the Difference Between Privacy and Security?
July 17, 2018The difference between privacy and security is almost as debated as the chicken and the egg argument. Which came first? What does each mean? You might even learn that they aren't so different after…
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Addressing Cybersecurity in Financial Institutions/Fintech Partnerships
July 13, 2018In this blog post we tackle the topic of cybersecurity in regard to partnerships between financial institutions and FinTech.
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Wait…Tell Me What Ransomware Is, Again?
June 29, 2018This year, ransomware has definitely topped most talked about cyber-attack, so we go back to the basics and ask, 'what is a ransomware attack?'. Find out in this post.
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Cyber Bank Robberies Contribute to $1 Trillion in Cybercrime Losses
June 22, 2018The costs of cyber crime are now estimated at more than $1 trillion, constantly rising. We've summarised the best online banking crime statistics.
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Going Paperless Enables Educational Institutions Worldwide to Prosper and Grow
June 19, 2018One such market that’s going paperless due to the benefits it offers is education, as well as the companies serving academia.
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What Data Is Collected About You Online and How to Stop It
June 15, 2018Every time you browse the internet, your digital footprint is collected and stored by third-parties. Learn what data is kept, how it’s used, and how you can stop it.
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Lessons in Digital Transformation from a DPO Post-GDPR
June 12, 2018Our Data Protection Officer, Richard Hancock has been busy ensuring that GlobalSign is compliant with the GDPR regulation enforced on 25th May 2018. Here's what he learnt in two years.