- 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.
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Understanding Why SSL/TLS Certificates Are Essential for Securing Mobile Applications
October 14, 2020In this article, we’ll discuss why mobile application security is so crucial today, along with potential threats that should be considered in app development.
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The GlobalSign Cybersecurity News Round-Up: Week of July 27, 2020
July 31, 2020On the heels of the recent attack at Twitter, the tech world was abuzz about yet another high-profile cyber attack, this one at Garmin.
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8 Ways Digital Technologies Can Help Prepare Us for Future Pandemics
June 24, 2020COVID-19 has really underlined the importance of using digital technology to educate, prevent the spread, warn us, and increase awareness in future pandemics.
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The Need for Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM)
June 10, 2020Learn about why adopting a lifecycle management system ensures a consistent approach, helps meet compliance requirements, and allows for the use of automation to increase efficiency.
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Simplify PKI in Kubernetes Environments and Accelerate DevOps
June 04, 2020Learn how to remove unnecessary complexity and provide building blocks for developers to request certificates quickly via automation, while also addressing security concerns.
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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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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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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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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 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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6 Types of SSL Certificates to Secure Your Website
June 21, 2022Security plays a significant role in every entrepreneur or company with a website in the online world. The escalating increase of online attacks is a dangerous threat to the thriving of every…
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Medical Device Hacks Spark Congressional Concern
November 08, 2017This article aims to discuss the Internet of Medical Things Resilience Partnership Act, which has recently been introduced in the US. It proposes that federal regulators work with healthcare providers…
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Major Enhancements to Our Managed SSL Platform
November 06, 2017This weekend we released an update to the Managed SSL section of our certificate management platform. We take a minute to share our new features and enhancements. So, what’s new?
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One Mission: Data Security and Privacy
November 03, 2017With data security and privacy on top of minds for many companies, the IAPP have created a ground for professionals to collaborate and come together. Here's some thoughts from the IAPP conference.
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Another Week – Another Ransomware Attack – Time to Kill the “Bad Rabbit”
October 30, 2017Bad Rabbit ransomware, while seemingly dormant, could still be a danger to you! Our blog offers a summary of this type of attack and how to mitigate against it.
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Chrome 62 Means Time to Get Secure and Improve Your SEO and Trust
October 27, 2017Google Chrome 62 is rolling out features that degrade any sites not served over HTTPS with "not secure" warning messages. But what does this mean for website owners? Website Promoter is here to…
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Know Your Sources: Why You Shouldn't Blindly Trust What You Read About Cybersecurity
October 20, 2017With cybersecurity the latest hot topic, new 'experts' are appearing on the scene to write the latest content on SSL and cryptography. How do you know which sources you can trust when you're not an…
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KRACK Wi-Fi Vulnerability: What It Is and How to Protect Yourself
October 18, 2017The KRACK Wi-Fi vulnerability was discovered on Monday and affects all WPA2 protocols. For a quick summary of the vulnerability and how you can protect yourself and your devices from it, read this…
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New Gemalto Breach Level Index Reports Nearly Two Billion Records Were Either Lost or Stolen Between January and June
October 11, 2017Security firm Gemalto recently released its latest Breach Level Index (BLI), which tracks public breach incidents around the world. Here's a summary of their findings as we see them and some thoughts…
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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…
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How to Solve the Most Common SSL-Related Browser Warnings
October 03, 2017Google recently released a report on browser warnings including the most common causes of browser warnings. We summarise the report and give you some tips to avoid those nasty site error messages.
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Deutsche Post DHL's 5 Year PKI Evolution
September 27, 2017Today we’re sharing a story about an implementation of a security infrastructure that helped an organization understand the value of digital trust and shaped the foundation of cryptographic and trust…
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When Black Friday Comes: Ready, Set, Threat!
September 22, 2017Black Friday is on the horizon. With fraud and cybercrime set to increase heavily during this time, we give advice to retailers and consumers alike on how they can stay safe while shopping and selling…
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SSL Inspection – Issuing CAs and Root Considerations
September 19, 2017What is SSL Inspection / Deep Packet Inspection? While more and more websites move to HTTPS, more of the bad guys are making the move too. Find out how SSL Inspection works in this post.
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What is Regulation CFR21 Part 11?
September 15, 2017Does your business operate with biotechnology, drug or medical equipment? Then you're probably being regulated by the FDA and need to comply with CFR21 Part 11. Find out what it is and how to comply…
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Why Should You Trust Us to Manage Your CA? A Glimpse into Our Security Practices
September 13, 2017In-house vs a managed Certificate Authority? That is the question. Why should you trust GlobalSign to manage your CA in the cloud? Well, simply put, because our infrastructure is more secure than…