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Advanced vs Qualified Electronic Signatures: Choosing the Right Vendor
How do you know if you are getting the right signing solution for your business? In this blog we illuminate how to choose the right vendor.
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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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Symantec to Sell Web Certificate Business? Certificates to Start Being Mistrusted in August
July 14, 2017Symantec customers are soon to be affected by the news that Google will no longer trust their certificates. Now this on top of possible rumors that they could sell their web certificate business? Find…
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Cryptographic Key Storage Options & Best Practices
July 11, 2017Cryptographic key storage is hugely important in keeping your Digital Certificates safe from attack. With so many options, we wanted to give you the ultimate guide for your specific use case.
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Translating State Digital Signature Requirements for Architecture, Engineering, & Construction
July 07, 2017What are the Digital Signature requirements for Architecture, Engineering and Construction? If you're holding off on making the move to Digital Signatures until the government mandate, you might…
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Cyber-Stalking is Increasing Each Year - Here’s How to Protect Yourself
July 05, 2017What is cyber-stalking and what can you do to protect yourself against it? With cyber-stalking on the rise, Guest Blogger and Cybersecurity Journalist, Anas Baig has some tips to prevent you being the…
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Top Security Risks of Implementing a BYOD Policy and How to Deal with Them
June 30, 2017Bring your own device is a win-win for employees and employers alike. However, like most things, BYOD policies come with their own challenges and risks. Learn what these are and how to avoid them.
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Healthcare Regulations and Cybersecurity Best Practices
June 27, 2017Health Care Industry Cybersecurity (HCIC) Task Force released a report on improving cybersecurity in the healthcare industry. Here's why Digital Certificates can help to ensure you follow these…
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5 Ways to Enhance Data Security
June 23, 2017In today's world, an organization is only as valuable as the data they hold. As the number of cyber-attacks rise on small and large enterprises alike, we look at 5 ways to enhance your data security.
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Top 10 VPNs That Take Your Privacy and Security Seriously
June 16, 2017Guest contributor and cybersecurity journalist Anas Baig shares his top 10 Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) for browsing the internet with privacy and security in mind.
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Making Digital Signatures Easy: Going to the Cloud
May 24, 2017Digital Signatures in the cloud is a unique Digital Signing Service coming soon to GlobalSign. Find out how your business can benefit from easier, more flexible and more scalable ways to keep…
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How To Protect Your Start-Up From Ransomware
May 19, 2017In the light of recent attack WannaCry and increase in attacks on small businesses, cybersecurity expert Peter Buttler shares tips on how to protect your start-up from ransomware.
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The WannaCry Ransomware Sweeping the World: More Than 200,000 Computers Are Affected So Far
May 16, 2017WannaCry Ransomware is sweeping the world. After severely affecting the operations of the NHS, WannaCry spread to over 200,000 computers across the world. How can we stay protected?
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FCC Moves Ahead to Kill Net Neutrality
May 04, 2017As the FCC look to kill net neutrality, Anas Baig offers his opinion on the proposed regulations and what this means for U.S. citizens personal data privacy.
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Tips to Browsing the Internet Safely without Being Tracked
April 28, 2017Want to browse the internet safely without being tracked? Here’s how you can keep your digital footprints safe and secure in this era of mass surveillance.
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What Is an SSL Common Name Mismatch Error and How Do I Fix It?
April 21, 2017Getting 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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How to Spot a Phishing Website
April 19, 2017How to spot a fake website from a real one. With phishing websites on the rise 400% in 2016 and rising more today, companies and users need to know what to look out for to stay safe online.