- 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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World Wide Web Day: What is Digital Identity?
August 01, 2023A celebration of World Wide Web Day and why protecting digital identity is important.
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Barbie World Gets Hacked, MOVEit Doesn’t Stop Moving and More – July NewsScam
July 31, 2023Welcome to the July edition of NewsScam, full of the latest stories in the past month including Barbie, MOVEit and more.
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Protecting Your Business Against BEC: Benefits and Implementation
July 27, 2023Let’s explore the mechanisms of BEC and how to protect your business and the innovative use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance security.
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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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Is Data Security Still an Issue with Outsourced Software Development Teams and What to do About It
July 17, 2023Data security can still be an issue with outsourced software development teams. Here’s what to do about it to prevent potential threats.
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DevOps Pipeline Security: Avoiding the Risks of Self-signed Certificates
July 13, 2023In this blog we look at the risk of self-signed certificates and why you shouldn’t use them to secure your DevOps pipeline.
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Biometric Authentication: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
July 07, 2023This article will look at what biometric authentication is and what it is used for.
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Think Twice: The Downsides of Opting for Multi-Year Plans for PKI Certificates
July 05, 2023Let us delve into the drawbacks organizations should be aware of when considering multi-year plans for PKI certificates.
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eIDAS 2.0 Broadens the Scope of Digital Identity Processes for B2B and Consumers
July 04, 2023eIDAS 2.0 is coming! Explore how the regulation has evolved and how it can broaden the scope of digital identity for B2B and consumers.
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NewsScam - The Monthly Round Up for June
June 30, 2023It’s about time for this month’s NewsScam and let me tell you this: it’s all about MOVEit, MOVEit – and not in terms of anyone liking it though!
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Revolutionizing DevOps Pipeline Security Through Automation with ACME
June 26, 2023ACME can help make DevOps teams lives easier and the pipeline more secure. Discover how in this blog.
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Mitigating Weaknesses in Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services
June 15, 2023In this blog, we investigate the security vulnerabilities of Microsoft Active Directory, and explore how to mitigate these cybersecurity risk factors.
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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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Evolving Smart Home IoT Devices Need Strong Identity Security
June 08, 2023Smart home IoT is rapidly increasing, and so too is the need for tighter security measures of these devices. Read on to discover more.
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Subject Alternative Name (SAN) Licenses: Enhancing Security and Flexibility in SSL/TLS Certificates
June 06, 2023In this blog, we’ll explore how SAN Licencing can help enhance security and provide flexibility for SSL/TLS certificates.
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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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Lessons learned from the Capital One attack
August 14, 2019The recent hack against Capital One may be one of the biggest ever in terms of the number of customers affected as well as business impact. The breach on March 22 and 23, 2019 exposed the personal…
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How To Prevent Getting Doxxed
August 06, 2019How to prevent getting Doxxing? It refers to someone gathering pieces of personal information and posting them online - whether on a private page or in a more public location. Find out more in this…
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How to Check If Your VPN Is Leaking Your IP Address on Your Computer or Smartphone
July 19, 2017If you're using a VPN, your IP address might still be exposed due to a leak. Anas Baig explains what an IP leak is in more detail and shares a quick how to guide to check if you're IP has been…
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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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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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How to Check SSL Certificate Details? A Step-by-step Guide
June 02, 2017Inspecting a site's SSL Certificate varies from browser to browser so we created a guide to help you view the certificate details on your favorite browser.
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What Is the CA/Browser Forum and What Is Its Role in Internet Security?
May 12, 2017We interview our Product Manager for SSL about the CA/Browser Forum to find out what the CA/B Forum is and what role they play in internet security.
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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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Fix SSL Common Name Mismatch Error in Few Easy Steps
April 21, 2017Fix common name mismatch or SSL certificate with wrong hostname error in few easy steps.
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How to Vet Your Managed Service Provider
April 04, 2017Looking for a managed service provider? Finding a tech company that will make a strategic partnership can be difficult when so many companies claim to be the best. David Gaudio shares these helpful…
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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’s the Difference between Advanced and Qualified Signatures in eIDAS?
March 21, 2017Need to comply with eIDAS, but not sure which type of signature you need? We explain the difference between advanced and qualified e-signatures to help you decide which is best for you.
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What's the Difference between Adobe CDS and AATL for Digital Signatures?
March 03, 2017So what is the difference between AATL and CDS when digitally signing documents? If you have come across the terms and are confused about which one you need, read this blog.
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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.