- 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.
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.
The chain of trust is the cornerstone of online communication and transaction, but how does it work, and why is it so important?
Keeping your organization safe starts with your employees, learn how to make sure they’re equipped to understand cyber threats and keep your company secure.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a transformative force across various industries, revolutionizing the way we live and work. From improving…
From 1 September 2023, the new CA/B Forum Baseline Requirements come into effect, are you ready? Read on to learn more
PKI For Businesses: With the progressive evolution of the internet, ensuring the security of businesses' online presence has become an increasingly…
Artificial 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 capabilities are awe-inspiring. However, amid the advancements, it is crucial to recognize and comprehend the potential dangers that accompany this powerful technology. This blog sheds light on the importance of understanding AI risks and explores six potential dangers of artificial intelligence.
From 1 September 2023, the new CA/B Forum Baseline Requirements come into effect, are you ready? Read on to learn more
PKI 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 advancements in cyber threats. While the battle against cyber threats remains ongoing, the risk can be significantly mitigated by incorporating Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) into your business strategy. Now before we dive deeper, let us try to understand the meaning of a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)?
GlobalSign 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,…
Following the EU Commission’s announcement on 18 April 2019, businesses may or may not be aware the e-invoicing Directive came into force...
Smart Cities, made possible by the rapid advancement of connected devices, software systems and information communications technologies are helping in the urbanization
FinTech 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 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.
Those that social engineer are hackers, conducting phishing-like scams with the objective of gaining enough personal information through confidence-instilling questions and exchanges.
With 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…
Wait, 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…
What? 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.
Why 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…
When 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 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.
Want 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…
Trust 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 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.
A 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…
Website 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…
As 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 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…
Email 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.
Workflow 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 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…
Spoofing 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…
Despite 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…
When 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…
Over 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…
Each 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.
A 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.
Introducing 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.
Symantec 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…
Cryptographic 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.
What 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…
What 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…
Bring 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.
Health 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…
In 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.
Guest contributor and cybersecurity journalist Anas Baig shares his top 10 Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) for browsing the internet with privacy and security in mind.
Digital 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…
In 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.
WannaCry 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?
As 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.
Want 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.
Getting a common name mismatch / invalid error when visiting your site? We explain how this error can crop up and ways you can fix it.
How 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.