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Code Signing Certificate Validity Changes: What This Means For You
The maximum validity period for Code Signing Certificates is decreasing, but what does this mean for you? Discover more in our blog.
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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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What Is HSTS and How Do I Implement It?
February 03, 2017Guest blogger, Denver Prophit Jr, gives a quick start guide to HSTS. What is HSTS and HSTS preloading, how do you use it and how to implement it on various servers.
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How to Prevent DDoS Attacks on a Cloud Server Using Open Source Software
October 11, 2016A Distributed Denial of Service Attack (DDoS) is, unfortunately, an increasingly common form of premeditated attack against an organization’s web infrastructure. Typically, it involves using multiple…
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7 Reasons to Use Digital Certificates for Mobile Authentication
August 26, 2016Organizations often have a large number of employees authenticating to corporate networks on their mobile devices. Here's why we think Digital Certificates are the best way to do this.
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A History of IIoT Cyber-Attacks & Checklist for Implementing Security [Infographic]
August 18, 2016We share an infographic on the history of the Industrial Internet of Things Cyber Attacks and tips on how to secure the IIoT and strengthen your business.
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6 Types of SSL Certificates to Secure Your Website
June 21, 2022Security plays a significant role in every entrepreneur or company with a website in the online world. The escalating increase of online attacks is a dangerous threat to the thriving of every…
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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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Top 10 Reasons to Choose GlobalSign
January 19, 2018We thought it was about time we toot our own horn. Here's a list of everything we are most proud to say makes us who we are. If you're considering us as a vendor, we hope this list speaks to your…
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Six Reasons You Need to Invest in Penetration Testing for 2018
January 17, 2018If there's one resolution on your list this year, make it penetration testing. Mike James is back to show you how penetration testing is an investment you will not regret - it even helps to comply…
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2017 a Year of Growth and Innovation, Sets the Stage for a Strong 2018 for GlobalSign
January 15, 2018GlobalSign has been up to a lot in 2017 and we wanted to give you a breakdown of our most significant milestones, including our most exciting product updates and releases you may have missed!
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5 Cybersecurity Challenges and Trends: What to Expect in 2018
January 10, 2018What does 2018 have in store for the cybersecurity community? Estonian-based cybersecurity analyst John Mason has a look at some of the key trends and challenges that will be taking the world by storm…
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By the Numbers: Cost of a Data Breach and Procrastination
December 28, 2017Ponemon released a report called 'Costs of a Data Breach in the US in 2017'. We take a look at this report as the year ends and reflect on what companies need to do in 2018 to avoid average costs of…
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What Is Paperless Banking?
December 21, 2017What is paperless banking? We'll show you how banks and financial institutions can make the most of technology to improve efficiency, productivity and decrease costs associated with paper, ink and…
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UC Berkeley Study Fishes for Answers on Phishing Toolkits
December 18, 2017Google has published a report analyzing the use of phishing kits in stealing Google email credentials. This analysis highlighted that tools used by phishing attackers have remained unchanged since…
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Would IoT Outclass Humans to Manage Supply Chains?
December 13, 2017IoT has the potential to transform the supply chain industry, particularly freight forwarding. Here's a few examples of logistics companies using IoT from supply chain and tech enthusiast Syed Abdul…
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2017: Year of Big Changes for Certificate Authorities
December 11, 20172017 has been a big year for the CA industry. The CA/B Forum have made many changes to the regulations surrounding digital certificates, market leaders have crashed and acquisitions have been made.
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Rethinking Cybersecurity: Shifting From Awareness to Behavior Training
December 05, 2017When's the last time cybersecurity awareness training really made you change your behaviour? Is training enough to stop employees clicking phishing links? Dane Boyd from PhishLabs thinks there is…
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The 7 Qualities of a Great CISO
November 30, 2017Whether you're an aspiring CISO or you're about to hire one, this blog is for you. We asked the professionals to tell us what they think makes a great CISO and discovered these top 7 qualities to…
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How to Choose Your SSL Certificate Provider
November 28, 2017How do you choose the right SSL Certificate provider? Whether you're looking for a single certificate or a custom CA, these tips will help you determine which Certificate Authority is right for you.
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Benefits of Implementing Multiple Factor Authentication
November 24, 2017Negligent employees are still the #1 cause of data breaches which is why companies are adopting multi-factor authentication, or MFA, to supplement the password.
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A Glossary of Cryptographic Algorithms
November 21, 2017Are you looking for a list of popular cryptographic algorithms? Find the most well known symmetric and asymmetric algorithms and whether or not they can still be used today.
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Don’t Let Grinch-Like Hackers and Fraudsters Ruin the Holidays
November 17, 2017Sainsbury's Bank UK have released a friendly infographic message to having a safe and fraud free holiday shopping season. Here's some thoughts from us on how to avoid being a victim of the grinch-like…
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The Ideal Authentication Method for Small Businesses
January 18, 2022Consider adding another layer of security to your network. Here’s a quick guide on everything you need to know about certificate-based authentication.
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IoT for Healthcare
January 11, 2022Know the impact of IoT or smart devices in the healthcare industry, its risks, and more in this blog.
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How to Identify a Secure Website
January 05, 2022Find out what are the basic ways to spot a secure website in this guide.
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Ensuring Industry Compliance: GMO Sign and FDA’s 21 CFR Part 11
December 23, 2021Need a document management and signing solution that is compliant to the FDA’s 21 CFR Part 11? In this blog, we’ll discuss how GMO Sign is compliant to the FDA’s 21 CFR Part 11.
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Installing an SSL/TLS Doesn’t have to be Hard! A step-by-step guide
December 21, 2021Installing an SSL certificate is not as complicated as most think! Here’s a guide to help you walk through the installation process of TLS certificates.
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History of the Internet: The Development of PKI
December 14, 2021How did the Internet evolve since its inception? What were the developments of PKI throughout the years that changed the way we communicate? All this and more in this blog.
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What is the Internet of Things and how does it Work?
November 23, 2021Learn the basics of the Internet of Things (IoT), advantages and disadvantages, how PKI plays an important role in IoT security, and more in this blog.
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An Introduction to Certificate-based Authentication
November 09, 2021What is certificate-based authentication and how can it improve your business’ cybersecurity posture? Know the answers and more in this blog.
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What is Hardware Security Module (HSM) and why is it important?
November 02, 2021Learn what important roles hardware security modules (HSM) play in encryption, the pros and cons of using one, and more in this blog.
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Electronic Transactions: Security Within an Online Business Landscape
October 26, 2021Learn what is an electronic transaction, what processes can be considered as one, the regulations in the APAC region the govern it, and more in this blog.
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The Differences between Electronic Signatures and Digital Signatures
October 07, 2021Are electronic signing and digital signing the same? Know the difference between digital and electronic signature in this infographic.
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All About TLS Handshakes
October 01, 2021Learn all about TLS handshakes and how to fix TLS handshake issues in this blog.
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SSH and SSL: Definitions and Differences
September 22, 2021Learn what is SSL, what is SSH, and the key differences between the two.
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How to Create Electronic Signatures in Word
September 07, 2021Learn how to create and use electronic signatures on word, the pros and cons of using e-signatures, and what are the differences between them and digital signatures.
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The Pros and Cons of Multi-Domain SSL/TLS
August 25, 2021Learn the pros and cons of getting a multi-domain SSL/TLS certificate for your website in this blog.