- 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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What’s the Difference between Advanced and Qualified Signatures in eIDAS?
June 02, 2020Need 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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A Step-By-Step Guide to Choosing an SSL Certificate
May 19, 2020Our VP of Product Management, Doug Beattie takes a closer look at the new CASC infographic: 'What Kind of SSl/TLS Certificate Do I Need?'
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5 Reasons to Utilize S/MIME Certificates for Email Security
April 16, 2020We all use email everyday. But do we understand the importance of ensuring our emails are secure and why? Here are five reasons why email security must be a priority for your business.
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Common SSL Certificate Errors and How to Fix Them
March 27, 2020We’re back with another support post and this time we’re sharing our top support queries or SSL Certificates Errors and how to solve them.
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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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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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What is the CCPA? An Overview of the California Consumer Protection Act
February 13, 2020The California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA) went into effect on January 1, 2020. This article will explain what the CCPA is, who it affects, and why compliance is critical for ALL organizations.
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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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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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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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Protecting IoT Networks Starts with Secure Device Enrollment
December 05, 2024Explore how IoT network security begins with secure device enrolment and how industry leaders must prioritize IoT security.
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The Importance of Understanding AI Risks: 5 Potential Dangers of Artificial Intelligence
August 23, 2023Artificial 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…
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Are You Ready for the New CA/B Forum Baseline Requirements for S/MIME?
August 11, 2023From 1 September 2023, the new CA/B Forum Baseline Requirements come into effect, are you ready? Read on to learn more
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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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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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Securing Docker Containers using TLS Certificates
May 04, 2023As more and more Enterprises are adopting DevOps culture there has been a significant rise in the usage of Container Services. According to the CNCF Survey 2020 , 92% of respondents say they use…
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How Businesses Can Seamlessly Prioritize Security in Digital Transformation Era with Digital Signatures
January 12, 2023In this increasingly hyperconnected world, digital transformation helps improve the productivity of the organization. Technological innovation continues to support organizations in carrying out their…
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Auto Enrollment Gateway - A Path to Certificate Automation and Provisioning
January 12, 2023Security is a critical concern for today's enterprises and their customers, especially with many employees pivoting to remote work over the past couple of years. To protect their most valuable and…
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Everything You Need to Know About GMO Sign, our Cloud-based Signing Solution
August 09, 2022Processing paper documents may require significant physical space, time, resources, and cost. However, you can integrate cost-effective solutions for your document management and get greater control…
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A Detailed Guide to our Code Signing Solution
August 09, 2022The proliferation of malware and nefarious websites makes users cautious of downloading software or applications digitally. If they cannot determine who the publisher is or whether or not the software…
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A Guide to Streamlining Business Processes and Workflows
June 30, 2022Every business aims to become more efficient and agile, especially as the pace of digital transformation is accelerating. Streamlining business processes and workflows is an efficient and durable way…
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What is Robotic Process Automation (RPA)?
June 29, 2022Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is a business strategy to automate technology that utilizes software robots to automate tasks conducted by the human workforce. Robotic process automation (RPA), also…
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What is DDoS Attack and How to Prevent It?
June 29, 2022A Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack is a non-intrusive internet attack designed to harm the targeted website. It is a malicious attempt to disrupt the regular traffic of a targeted server,…
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Top 5 Common Types of Website Attack
June 28, 2022In recent years, cyberattacks have become more refined, increasing the demand for a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy and tooling. From any government agency to the startups, every organization…
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IoT Security Threats and Defenses
June 24, 2022Internet of Things (IoT) devices are becoming ubiquitous while IoT services are becoming pervasive. Their success has not gone unnoticed, and the number of threats and attacks against IoT devices and…
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The GlobalSign Cybersecurity News Round-Up: Week of March 9, 2020
March 13, 2020It’s been a week of Coronavirus talk every second of every single day. But life goes on - especially if you’re a hacker. Because there’s nothing like a worldwide health disaster that really seems to…
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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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Why PKI Should be a Part of Your DevSecOps Policy
February 19, 2020When it comes to DevOps, and DevSecOps, it's important to create a safe environment for your development, testing, staging, deployment, and production.
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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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Why Facility Managers Have To Worry About Cybersecurity in Agile Workplaces
February 01, 2022The role of facility managers is becoming challenging in modern-era facilities that are up to industry 4.0 standards. The implementation of tech on multiple levels and devices provides the opportunity…
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The Ideal Authentication Method for Small Businesses
January 18, 2022Consider adding another layer of security to your network. Here’s a quick guide on everything you need to know about certificate-based authentication.
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IoT for Healthcare
January 11, 2022Know the impact of IoT or smart devices in the healthcare industry, its risks, and more in this blog.
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How to Identify a Secure Website
January 05, 2022Find out what are the basic ways to spot a secure website in this guide.
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Ensuring Industry Compliance: GMO Sign and FDA’s 21 CFR Part 11
December 23, 2021Need a document management and signing solution that is compliant to the FDA’s 21 CFR Part 11? In this blog, we’ll discuss how GMO Sign is compliant to the FDA’s 21 CFR Part 11.
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Installing an SSL/TLS Doesn’t have to be Hard! A step-by-step guide
December 21, 2021Installing an SSL certificate is not as complicated as most think! Here’s a guide to help you walk through the installation process of TLS certificates.
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History of the Internet: The Development of PKI
December 14, 2021How did the Internet evolve since its inception? What were the developments of PKI throughout the years that changed the way we communicate? All this and more in this blog.
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What is the Internet of Things and how does it Work?
November 23, 2021Learn the basics of the Internet of Things (IoT), advantages and disadvantages, how PKI plays an important role in IoT security, and more in this blog.
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An Introduction to Certificate-based Authentication
November 09, 2021What is certificate-based authentication and how can it improve your business’ cybersecurity posture? Know the answers and more in this blog.
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What is Hardware Security Module (HSM) and why is it important?
November 02, 2021Learn what important roles hardware security modules (HSM) play in encryption, the pros and cons of using one, and more in this blog.
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Electronic Transactions: Security Within an Online Business Landscape
October 26, 2021Learn what is an electronic transaction, what processes can be considered as one, the regulations in the APAC region the govern it, and more in this blog.
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The Differences between Electronic Signatures and Digital Signatures
October 07, 2021Are electronic signing and digital signing the same? Know the difference between digital and electronic signature in this infographic.
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All About TLS Handshakes
October 01, 2021Learn all about TLS handshakes and how to fix TLS handshake issues in this blog.
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SSH and SSL: Definitions and Differences
September 22, 2021Learn what is SSL, what is SSH, and the key differences between the two.
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How to Create Electronic Signatures in Word
September 07, 2021Learn how to create and use electronic signatures on word, the pros and cons of using e-signatures, and what are the differences between them and digital signatures.