- October 03, 2024
- Debbie Hayes
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.
-
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...
-
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
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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…
-
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…
-
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.
-
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…
-
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…
-
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.
-
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…
-
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…
-
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.
-
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.
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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.
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
- ← Previous
- 1
- 2 (current)
- Next →
-
Staying Safe Online This Valentine’s Day…You Never Know What You’re Gonna Get
January 31, 2019Sadly, Valentine’s Day has become another opportunity for hackers, cyber thieves, and assorted unsavory folks to wreak havoc. Whether you’re cyber shopping or looking for love online this Valentine’s…
-
Startups Need to Secure Staff Devices, Too: Here’s How
January 25, 2019It never fails…Every day, workers use the same laptop in the office used at home. Others bring their phones and connect to company Wi-Fi. While it may seem innocuous, this habit can cause profound…
-
3 Unique Ways App Development Companies Can Improve Cyber Security Practices
January 18, 2019In this blog post, we discuss 3 unique ways app development companies can improve cybersecurity practices.
-
Getting Familiar with Cybersecurity Laws: Four Regulations You Should Know
January 10, 2019In past eras, cybersecurity wasn’t an issue for business owners. But now, the internet defines many corporate activities...
-
A Look Back – A Look Ahead
December 20, 20182018 was a pivotal year for GlobalSign – and the security industry in general. From new partnerships and integrations to expanded capabilities in Europe and significant developments in IoT – the most…
-
Blockchain's Interruption: Integrating New Technologies into Business Processes
December 13, 2018The world is evolving at the speed of light and the emergences of new technological trends are shaping a new future that businesses must be quick to adapt to.
-
US Cyber Strategy: Well…We’re Waiting…
December 06, 2018In a world where new attacks happen every day – action must be taken now - regardless of the state of a larger US cybersecurity strategy. No more waiting. Now’s the time.
-
Warning: Advanced Phishing Kits now Available on the Dark Web
November 16, 2018The rise of the dark web has changed many things for criminals. Long a haven for the buying and selling of drugs, weapons, fake ID, and confidential data, new research has also shown that advanced…
-
How Well did British Airways Handle Their Data Breach? A GDPR Case Study
November 14, 2018Mike James will take a look at how well British Airways handled their data breach, including whether they acted in accordance with the rules of the GPDR, and what the potential outcome could be.
-
GlobalSign’s 2019 Predictions
November 09, 2018Some of GlobalSign's favorite employees are asked to gaze into their crystal balls and glean some insight into next year's cybersecurity landscape. What do you expect to see next year?
-
How to Implement Secure APIs in an Open Banking Partnership Part 2 – Cybersecurity Reference Architecture
November 06, 2018Let's take a closer look at the reference architecture of APIs for Open Banking and how financial institutions and FinTechs can safely share data under this architecture.
-
Financial Systems and KYC - A Step-by-Step Guide to Automating Client Onboarding
November 02, 2018Conducting KYC, or Know Your Customer, checks are essential, not only when you onboard new clients, but also during regular intervals to ensure their situation hasn’t changed.
-
What You Missed in Q3 – GlobalSign’s SSL Certificate Update
October 26, 2018In just a few months, the world of SSL/TLS can change so much. From updates on PCI compliance to Chrome changing the UI and distrusting Symantec roots, down to Cloudflare encrypting SNI. Catch up in…
-
What is DNS Cache Poisoning (and How To Prevent It)
October 24, 2018Also known as DNS spoofing, DNS cache poisoning is an attack designed to locate and then exploit vulnerabilities that exist in a domain name system (DNS), drawing traffic away from a legitimate server…
-
5 Tips for Staying Safe on Public Wi-Fi Networks
October 19, 2018We all love getting something for free and public Wi-Fi is no different. But is public Wi-Fi secure? Anas Baig is here to tell you why it isn't but don't fret - he also has some tips on how you can…