- 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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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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What is Social Engineering? The Human Confidence Game
August 15, 2018Those that social engineer are hackers, conducting phishing-like scams with the objective of gaining enough personal information through confidence-instilling questions and exchanges.
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What is Server Name Indication (SNI)?
June 01, 2018With 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…
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What's the difference between HTTP and HTTPS?
May 22, 2018Wait, 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…
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The Importance of Code Signing Redux
March 23, 2018What? 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.
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Benefits of Multi-Factor Authentication Blog
November 24, 2017Why 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…
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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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What is Certificate Transparency
August 11, 2017What 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.
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How to View SSL Certificate Details in Each Browser and What You Can Learn
June 02, 2017Want 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…
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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 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.
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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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CAs Work to Improve Identity Assurance, Ask Browsers to Follow
August 13, 2018We need to know who we’re interacting with online – who electronically signed that document, who really sent that email, who’s behind this site I’m about to log into.
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The Promise and Challenges of Connected Cars
August 10, 2018In addition to instant messaging and augmented reality, we’re also now beginning to see vehicles (especially in the luxury market) offering features like self-parking, adaptive cruise control,…
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4 Ways Blockchains Will Redefine eCommerce
August 07, 2018Since its introduction nearly 10 years ago, blockchain technology has taken the world by storm. We'll look at ways it can improve eCommerce.
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8 Ways Free VPN Services Are Making Money from You
August 03, 2018Using a free VPN? Nothing is free these days and John Mason is here to tell you exactly how these free VPNs use your data to make money. You might not like what you find out about your privacy.
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5 Signs Your Network Has Been Hacked
July 31, 2018Network hacks are already incredibly common and increasing in severity and frequency each year. Statistics from a joint 2017 study from Accenture and Ponemon Institute found an average company…
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Understanding Ethical Hacking: 5 Common Pen Testing Myths
July 27, 2018Any business could benefit from having a penetration test (commonly referred to as ‘pen test’) carried out. However, it is something that some companies may put off or avoid entirely due to…
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The Benefits of Smart Cities
July 24, 2018You don’t have to be a genius to understand the appeal of smart cities. As the IoT field continues to expand and innovate, the potential benefits and efficiencies gained do as well. One area…
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IoT: Driving the Trucking Industry Forward
July 20, 2018According to Statista, within two years the discrete manufacturing, transportation & logistics and utilities industries will spend $40 billion each on IoT platforms, systems and services. Those are…
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Whats the Difference Between Privacy and Security?
July 17, 2018The difference between privacy and security is almost as debated as the chicken and the egg argument. Which came first? What does each mean? You might even learn that they aren't so different after…
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Addressing Cybersecurity in Financial Institutions/Fintech Partnerships
July 13, 2018In this blog post we tackle the topic of cybersecurity in regard to partnerships between financial institutions and FinTech.
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Wait…Tell Me What Ransomware Is, Again?
June 29, 2018This year, ransomware has definitely topped most talked about cyber-attack, so we go back to the basics and ask, 'what is a ransomware attack?'. Find out in this post.
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Cyber Bank Robberies Contribute to $1 Trillion in Cybercrime Losses
June 22, 2018The costs of cyber crime are now estimated at more than $1 trillion, constantly rising. We've summarised the best online banking crime statistics.
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Going Paperless Enables Educational Institutions Worldwide to Prosper and Grow
June 19, 2018One such market that’s going paperless due to the benefits it offers is education, as well as the companies serving academia.
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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. Learn what data is kept, how it’s used, and how you can stop it.
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Lessons in Digital Transformation from a DPO Post-GDPR
June 12, 2018Our Data Protection Officer, Richard Hancock has been busy ensuring that GlobalSign is compliant with the GDPR regulation enforced on 25th May 2018. Here's what he learnt in two years.