- January 07, 2025
- Jaya Mehmie
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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The Benefits and Challenges of Cloud Integration in Business
February 22, 2022Utilizing the cloud with other systems and platforms launches the challenge of cloud integration. Read how these challenges can be met to ensure that the benefits outweigh the costs of integration.
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SSL Basics: What is a Certificate Signing Request (CSR)?
February 09, 2022First time purchasing an SSL/TLS Certificate? Learn about certificate signing requests or (CSR), what they are, and how to create a CSR in your server.
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What Is an SSL Common Name Mismatch Error and How Do I Fix It?
January 20, 2022Getting a common name mismatch / invalid error when visiting your site? We explain how this error can crop up and ways you can fix it.
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5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Wait Any Longer to Deploy MFA
January 11, 2022MFA, or multi-factor authentication, has the power to prevent the majority of data breaches. Yet many organizations are still lagging in implementation.
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Infographic - Cybersecurity Resolutions to Start 2022 on a Good Note
December 17, 2021Start the new year on the right foot with these cybersecurity resolutions
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Code Signing vs. SSL Certificates: What are the Key Differences Between the Two?
November 17, 2021Let’s take a closer look at code signing and SSL certificates so that you can determine which is best for your needs.
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How Does the IoT Affect the Future of Accounting?
November 12, 2021Instead, the IoT is affecting the future of work, changing the necessary functions of many jobs. This includes the accounting industry.
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User-Side Challenges When Adopting Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
October 19, 2021Learn what a successful, organization-wide multi-factor authentication rollout looks like and how to combat common MFA adoption challenges.
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Security Benefits and Drawbacks of IOT Smart Home Devices
September 20, 2021Just how popular are smart homes? By 2025, the number of smart homes in the world is expected to be 478.2 million. But using devices connected to the Internet of Things (IoT) can be a double-edged…
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How Businesses Can Embrace Automation in Their Data Privacy Practices
September 09, 2021Now more than ever, businesses rely on data and technology to scale their operations. But with the ever-evolving legal frameworks surrounding data privacy, remaining compliant can be its own…
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The Burden of Proof – Why Partnering with a QTSP Lets You Off the Hook for eIDAS Compliance
August 18, 2021In comparison to a generic Trust Service Provider, the biggest difference is that QTSPs are allowed to issue eIDAS qualified certificates, signatures, and seals.
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Infographic - 7 Common SSL/TLS Certificate Errors and How to Avoid Them
July 21, 2021It's critical to understand potential SSL/TLS certificate errors and how to fix them. Get quick, practical tips in our latest infographic.
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What is Session Hijacking and How Do You Prevent It?
July 09, 2021Logging into websites or portals are part of many people’s daily routines. Unfortunately, there is a constant threat of session hijacking looming. Find out what can be done to prevent it.
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Digital Privacy Tips for Journalists and PR Specialists
June 04, 2021Technology continues to improve, but so do the hackers. It’s become vital for both journalists and PR specialists to take their digital privacy seriously.
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What is CAA (Certificate Authority Authorization)?
June 04, 2021What is Certificate Authority Authorization (CAA) checking? On September 7th 2017, the CA/Browser Forum Guidelines will require all CA's to check CAA records before issuing certificates.
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Protecting IoT Networks Starts with Secure Device Enrollment
December 05, 2024Explore how IoT network security begins with secure device enrolment and how industry leaders must prioritize IoT security.
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The Importance of Understanding AI Risks: 5 Potential Dangers of Artificial Intelligence
August 23, 2023Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a transformative force across various industries, revolutionizing the way we live and work. From improving healthcare to optimizing transportation, AI's…
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Are You Ready for the New CA/B Forum Baseline Requirements for S/MIME?
August 11, 2023From 1 September 2023, the new CA/B Forum Baseline Requirements come into effect, are you ready? Read on to learn more
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Exploring the Benefits of PKI for Businesses - How to Leverage this Technology for Increased Security!
July 21, 2023PKI For Businesses: With the progressive evolution of the internet, ensuring the security of businesses' online presence has become an increasingly formidable task, owing to the relentless…
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Visualize Your Entire SSL/TLS Certificate Inventory with Atlas Discovery
June 13, 2023Do you know what SSL/TLS certificates you have in your organization? Read more to learn about the certificate inventory tool that could help you.
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Securing Docker Containers using TLS Certificates
May 04, 2023As more and more Enterprises are adopting DevOps culture there has been a significant rise in the usage of Container Services. According to the CNCF Survey 2020 , 92% of respondents say they use…
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How Businesses Can Seamlessly Prioritize Security in Digital Transformation Era with Digital Signatures
January 12, 2023In this increasingly hyperconnected world, digital transformation helps improve the productivity of the organization. Technological innovation continues to support organizations in carrying out their…
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Auto Enrollment Gateway - A Path to Certificate Automation and Provisioning
January 12, 2023Security is a critical concern for today's enterprises and their customers, especially with many employees pivoting to remote work over the past couple of years. To protect their most valuable and…
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Everything You Need to Know About GMO Sign, our Cloud-based Signing Solution
August 09, 2022Processing paper documents may require significant physical space, time, resources, and cost. However, you can integrate cost-effective solutions for your document management and get greater control…
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A Detailed Guide to our Code Signing Solution
August 09, 2022The proliferation of malware and nefarious websites makes users cautious of downloading software or applications digitally. If they cannot determine who the publisher is or whether or not the software…
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A Guide to Streamlining Business Processes and Workflows
June 30, 2022Every business aims to become more efficient and agile, especially as the pace of digital transformation is accelerating. Streamlining business processes and workflows is an efficient and durable way…
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What is Robotic Process Automation (RPA)?
June 29, 2022Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is a business strategy to automate technology that utilizes software robots to automate tasks conducted by the human workforce. Robotic process automation (RPA), also…
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What is DDoS Attack and How to Prevent It?
June 29, 2022A Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack is a non-intrusive internet attack designed to harm the targeted website. It is a malicious attempt to disrupt the regular traffic of a targeted server,…
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Top 5 Common Types of Website Attack
June 28, 2022In recent years, cyberattacks have become more refined, increasing the demand for a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy and tooling. From any government agency to the startups, every organization…
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IoT Security Threats and Defenses
June 24, 2022Internet of Things (IoT) devices are becoming ubiquitous while IoT services are becoming pervasive. Their success has not gone unnoticed, and the number of threats and attacks against IoT devices and…
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SSL vs TLS - What's the Difference?
February 13, 2020What's the difference between SSL and TLS? And how do you know which one is right for you? Everything is explained in this blog.
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PSD2 Terms and Acronyms
February 11, 2020Keep reading to find out more about the latest directive affecting the security industry in the EU. For a quick list of all the abbreviations scroll down to the PSD2 Glossary at the end of the post.
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How (and Why) Your Business Should Conduct Cybersecurity Audits
January 22, 2020One of the common pitfalls a company might fall into is assuming that its cybersecurity solutions are maintained and managed via standard risk assessments.
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The GlobalSign 2019 PKI Survey – Results and Infographic
December 03, 2019GlobalSign conducted a survey earlier this year to better understand how, and why, companies are using Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) based certificates. Nearly 750 people participated in the survey,…
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6 Data Privacy Best Practices for Freelancers
December 03, 2019As a freelancer, balancing your need for privacy with your desire to get work can be difficult. Often, so many questions arise: Should you share personal information that can be used to identify you…
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The Biggest Cyber Attacks of 2019 and What’s Ahead for 2020
November 18, 2019This has been another busy year for hackers. As for what we can expect in 2020, only time will tell. In the meantime, we’ve asked some of GlobalSign’s brightest minds to share their thoughts.
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Safe Online Shopping: 5 Quick Tips
November 18, 2019While getting people to trust online shopping was a huge hurdle for e-commerce 20 years ago, today’s online shoppers often think nothing of filling out forms and providing data.
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Information Security - It’s as easy as P-K-I
November 14, 2019If you don’t work in IT, chances are low you’ve come across the acronym “PKI.” You’re probably not familiar with the concept or – more likely – you’ve never even heard of it.
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Massive Ecuadorian Data Breaches: The View From a GlobalSign Partner in Ecuador
October 09, 2019The personal records of nearly every single resident of Ecuador, including 6.7 million children - even infants -- were exposed due to a colossal data breach. That works out to
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Building an Online Store: 5 Critical Cyber Security Actions You Should Take Now
October 03, 2019Building an online store should be an enjoyable and exciting experience, but there are serious issues that must be considered to ensure the business – and customers – are kept as safe as possible.…
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What is Phishing? Types, Scams, Attacks – And How to Prevent It.
September 26, 2019Scams are an integral part of the online world. There are hundreds of different attack strategies used by cybercriminals. One of the classic scamming techniques is phishing. While an older strategy,…
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Shedding more light on the first U.S. electric grid attack
September 18, 2019There was no black out, but it could have been a DDoS attack...
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Why Are You Removing Website Identity, Google and Mozilla?
September 03, 2019Today there’s a huge wave toward protecting consumer privacy – in Congress, with the GDPR, etc. – but how can we protect user privacy on the web without establishing the identity of the websites that…
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A New Tool For Hackers – AI in Cybersecurity
August 28, 2019There’s no denying the crisis created by a sudden rise in automated phishing attacks. And it’s happening with more convincing content and greater accuracy due to Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine…
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Top 5 Ways to Keep Your Workplace Safe Online
August 21, 2019IT is at the heart of operations for a majority of small businesses, so robust security measures are vital. For those just starting out, here are some top tips.
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PKCS#12 (.pfx file): A Simpler Way to Create a Digital Certificate
March 03, 2016Learn what is a PKCS#12 or .pfx file and guidelines on installing a PKCS#12 on different operating systems.
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What is Client Authentication and Why Do I Need It?
February 01, 2016Regional Product Manager for GlobalSign, Kimberly Johnson looks at Client Authentication through GlobalSign's Auto-Enrolment Gateway.
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How To: OneClickSSL Open Source PHP Library
June 27, 2012Since launching our OneClickSSL technology, we have remained focused on further increasing the availability of the solution in hosting environments. We want the technology to be as easy to integrate…