- 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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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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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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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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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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Infographic - The Cybersecurity Landscape
June 03, 2021As you build your cybersecurity roadmap, watch out for these emerging trends that will keep you on your toes.
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25 Years of GlobalSign - All Eyes on Julie
May 31, 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 May 17, 2021
May 21, 2021Healthcare organizations have been in the bullseye for hackers since the pandemic began last year, but the last few weeks have proved to be especially active.
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The Quick Guide to EU Cybersecurity Regulations
May 05, 2021For today’s cybersecurity and IT departments, compliance is critical. The best way to get started is a clear analysis of the current regulatory landscape and understanding of what standards apply 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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5 on Friday – 5 Security Threats Facing the Financial Services Industry
April 16, 2021In this series, we're breaking down the top 5 cybersecurity challenges for several high-growth industries. First up: How digital transformation is raising the alarm in financial services.
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Digital Trust Is Elusive – Are Qualified Trust Services A Solution?
March 12, 2020Online, the lack of information on which we normally base our trust, as well as the pressure to make a quick decision, leads to frequent errors in judgement. Those errors can be substantial – and…
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How Gas and Electric Providers Can Mitigate Risks Against Ransomware-Based Attacks
March 09, 2020There’s been yet another cyberattack on one of the most critical infrastructure sectors the United States relies on to fuel our economy (no pun intended) and safeguard our citizens - the energy…
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The GlobalSign Cybersecurity News Round-Up: Week of March 2, 2020
March 06, 2020File this week’s cybersecurity news theme under “UK” since there were a greater number of stories than usual stemming from, or at related to, the region. Here’s a quick breakdown of the activity.
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5 Popular Reasons for Using a VPN
March 05, 2020The rising popularity of VPN raises the questions of what exactly is a VPN and whether you should use one.
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It's Time to Disable TLS 1.0 (and All SSL Versions) If You Haven't Already
March 04, 2020As of June 30, 2018, all websites need to use TLS 1.1 or higher to comply with PCI Data Security Standard. What's behind the change and are you compliant?
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PSD2: Everything You Need to Know
March 03, 2020The revised Payment Service Directive, most often referred to by its acronym PSD2, officially went into effect in September 2019 – although the European Banking Authority has given companies an…
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The GlobalSign Cybersecurity News Round-Up: Week of February 24, 2020
February 28, 2020Besides the RSA conference, there was still lots of cybersecurity news to discuss. One of the biggest stories was the significant breach at facial recognition provider Clearview AI. This one is rather…
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Infineon Technologies and GlobalSign Strengthen and Simplify Enrollment to Microsoft Azure IoT Hub
February 25, 2020IoT security from chip to cloud just got a lot more secure and far easier to attain. And that’s great news for IoT device manufacturers, operators and system integrators.
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Apple Unilaterally Mandates One-Year SSL Certificate Validity Limit
February 24, 2020Last week at the Face to Face CAB Forum Meeting in Slovakia, Apple announced its intention to restrict SSL/TLS validity to just 398 days.
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The GlobalSign Cybersecurity News Round-Up: Week of February 17, 2020
February 21, 2020As always there are a plethora of cybersecurity news stories to review. But certainly one of the of the most concerning stories of the week is the ransomware attack on a natural gas facility.
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The Death of the Cookie
February 20, 2020Tracking cookies might soon be a thing of the past. Whether this is a positive or negative development depends on how you use the internet.
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What is Active Directory Certificate Services and Why Should I Use It?
February 20, 2020Active Directory is used by many organizations to manage their internal IT infrastructure. But did you know you can use it to provision and manage certificate lifecycle as well?
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The GlobalSign Cybersecurity News Round-Up: Week of February 10, 2020
February 14, 2020From business email compromise attacks (BEC), to raising the question of digital signatures on official ballots, to persistent poor password problems (how’s that for alliteration?) – and most…
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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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So Long, TLS 1.0 and 1.1: Browsers Move Forward to TLS 1.2
October 30, 2018A better internet is upon us in 2020 as Google, Apple, Microsoft, and Mozilla announced yesterday that they end the outdated Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.0 and 1.1 support in their respective web…
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What Are The Top Threats For Online Security
October 23, 2018In the internet-powered society we currently live in, the dangers of cyber threats are starting to get more and more dangerous than before. Since almost everything can be found online, hackers…
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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…
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ISOG to Host Biggest Cybersecurity Event in PH
October 04, 2018The Information Security Officers Group (ISOG), an organization of information security officers from leading the country’s leading financial organizations, will host the biggest cybersecurity event…
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Facebook Suffers Yet Another Security Breach
October 04, 2018Facebook shocked its users on Friday after disclosing a recent security breach that affected over 50 million users by extracting passwords form security tokens. As a countermeasure, Facebook logged…
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An Alternate Timeline Where You Didn’t Upgrade to HTTPS
August 06, 2018Two weeks ago, Google did what they said they would and flagged HTTP websites as “Not Secure” with the release of Chrome 68. A lot of websites already wised up and upgraded their websites to the safer…
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Recent Cybersecurity Developments in the APAC Region (June-July 2018)
August 03, 2018Countries from the APAC Region have been making great efforts to improve their cybersecurity. From forging meaningful partnerships to improving disaster tactics, these recent developments will make…
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4 Times Hackers Made Copycats of Popular Mobile Games
July 03, 2018It’s no secret that hackers will stop at nothing to steal as much credentials as possible. They develop new schemes almost every day designed for injecting malware, keylogger scripts, and other types…
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What Data Is Collected About You Online and How to Stop It
June 15, 2018Every time you browse the internet, your digital footprint is collected and stored by third-parties like websites, internet providers, advertisers, etc. Read on to learn what data is kept, how it’s…
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Why Your Static Website Also Needs SSL Certificates
June 04, 2018Over the course of a year, Google has announced some drastic changes in an effort to cultivate a culture of safety and security online. Google’s efforts revolved around flagging HTTP websites in an…
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What Is the FDA ESG and How Do I Submit to It?
May 18, 2018The Electronic Submissions Gateway (ESG) streamlines electronic regulatory submissions to the FDA, including adverse event reports and new drug applications.
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The Future of AI: What Impact Will It Have On SMBs?
May 11, 2018The future of AI looks bright for SMBs. With more processes being taken over by Artificial Intelligence, Small and Medium Businesses will have more opportunity to compete in their industries.
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Industries Where Managed PKI is a Perfect Fit
May 04, 2018What we can learn from the string of data breaches of past years is that cyberattacks affect everyone, from individuals to large organizations alike. Despite this, only 56% of companies in the entire…
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Can the GDPR and Big Tech Coexist?
April 27, 2018Big data allows businesses to spot patterns in a way that improves organisational efficiency. In particular, big data is used by big tech companies (most famously Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Microsoft…
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Illustrating the Importance of Code Signing Certificates
April 26, 2018Making computer software and applications involves hours and hours of hard work. It takes so much effort to make a completely functional application that developers tend to forget how they should…