- 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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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 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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Announcing the Release of IoT Edge Enroll v2 for Secure Device Enrollment
July 14, 2020As the IoT industry has matured, our customers have expressed a desire for a more streamlined device enrollment process with customizable levels of security, so we put our team to work re-imagining…
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Why the Lawful Access to Encrypted Data Act is a Threat to Your Rights and Privacy
July 13, 2020The US Senate’s new anti-encryption bill represents a major threat to the internet security ecosystem.
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The GlobalSign Cybersecurity News Round-Up: Week of July 6, 2020
July 10, 2020This week has not been marked by major events (not yet anyway, but hey, Friday’s only half over.) What stood out the most this week were stories about Microsoft.
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Hands-Free Everything? The Coronavirus Impact on IoT
July 10, 2020More sectors and industries will look to IoT going forward to entice customers, expand their brands, and enhance customer experiences. In the same way, IoT manufacturers will be required to deliver…
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How to Secure Your Banking Apps from Security Breaches
July 08, 2020Protecting your banking apps from different security breaches amid the COVID-19 crisis has become the need of the hour. In this age of data breaches, you have to secure your business alongside your…
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The GlobalSign Cybersecurity News Round-Up: Week of June 29, 2020
July 03, 2020Our weekly blog discusses stolen files on the Dark Web, new U.S. government encryption battle, one-year certificate mandate, Russians targeting Americans working at home.
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Digital Contact Tracing: Advantages and Disadvantages
July 02, 2020As governments around the world continue to face the escalating crisis and come up with pandemic management plans, many are considering the benefits of digital contact tracing.
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Maximum SSL/TLS Certificate Validity is Now One Year
June 29, 2020Starting September 1, 2020, Apple and Google will no longer trust certificates issued for longer than 397 days.
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The GlobalSign Cybersecurity News Round-Up: Week of June 22
June 26, 2020This week's cybersecurity news blog discusses a possible SSL incident at Samsung, Twitter’s big data breach, an ongoing cyberattack in Australia and the 2 year mark of GDPR.
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How Deepfakes Could Further Burden the Healthcare Industry During COVID-19
June 25, 2020This smart technology has, largely, been useful in the fight against COVID-19. Unfortunately, however, AI is also playing a role in burdening the health industry at a time when it needs all the help…
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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 GlobalSign Cybersecurity News Round-Up: Week of June 15
June 19, 2020Amazon Web Services (AWS) disclosed it was the victim of the largest ever recorded DDoS attack. The event has been described as a “reflection attack,” an attempt to use a vulnerable third-party server…
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US Elections 2020: Effectively Balancing Access and Security
June 18, 2020In this piece, we’ll dive into exactly how America’s electoral integrity is at risk due to cyber attacks, and then talk about the best methods that can be used to improve both access and security in…
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How To Improve Your Cyber Defenses After the COVID-19 Pandemic
June 17, 2020There are many things that businesses can learn from the COVID-19 pandemic with regard to cybersecurity.
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Q&A With Energy Expert Richard Brooks
June 16, 2020We asked expert Richard Brooks for his thoughts regarding the current threat landscape and mitigating strategies facing the energy sector.
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How to Encrypt Email: S/MIME for Email Encryption
July 25, 2023If you don’t already have email encryption, you’re exposed to such big and expensive risks. This article explores how you can do it and how GlobalSign can help.
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SSL Certificates Singapore: What do I need to know?
July 05, 2023Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is a vital component of online security, ensuring the safe transmission of data between your website and visitors. In Singapore, SSL certificates are essential for…
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SSL/TLS Certificate Expiry: Everything You Need to Know
June 19, 2023Don’t let an expired SSL/TLS certificate disrupt your website. Learn how to prevent this common issue. Check certificate expiration dates, renew on time, and automate the process for peace of mind.…
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Why do you need IT Automation for your Enterprise IT processes? Enter GlobalSign’s Auto Enrollment Gateway
May 29, 2023Automation is all about modifying systems in a way that reduces effort while retaining high accuracy.
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What is ACME and How Does it Work?
May 24, 2023Organizations often consider certificate management a complicated process. With manual management systems requiring intensive manpower, tracking certificates can be challenging. For this reason, ACME…
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Demo Video: Generating Certificate Signing Request (CSR) in OpenSSL
May 16, 2023Learn how to generate CSR in OpenSSL in this easy-to-follow tutorial
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Improving Identity Management Literacy
April 11, 2023On Identity Management Day, we recall the dangers of improperly managing digital identities along with the best practices in Identity that inspire people to act.
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Simplify Certificate Management Workflows in ServiceNow
March 29, 2023The key to certificate management is tools and integrations. Learn more about GlobalSign’s PKI as a Service (PKIaaS) Connector for ServiceNow.
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Digital Australia: A Cyber Security Culture
February 21, 2023In terms of cyber security, 2022 was a tough year for Australian CISOs. You'd think that cyber criminals might take a break during the holidays, but no, we can't have that. CISOs are looking for…
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Automate Your PKI: GlobalSign’s Auto Enrollment Gateway (AEG) Solution
February 16, 2023Learn how GlobalSign’s AEG solution can simplify PKI management. Many organisations have spent years building up their own CA infrastructure and have come looking for a better, more manageable method.…
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2023 Cybersecurity Predictions in APAC
January 12, 2023What’s in store for 2023? Our experts predict seven (7) emerging trends in Asia-Pacific
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What is Authentication? | Types of Authentication
December 15, 2022In a world where most activities are done digitally, protecting sensitive data is of utmost importance. One of the ways to do this is by verifying identities within the network, done through what we…
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Preventing Data Breaches: 10 Tactics Every Company Should Implement
October 13, 2022Preventing data breaches is key to ensuring your business is protected. With the average cost of a breach increasing, here are 10 key best practices for stopping data breaches before they happen.
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How to Identify and Avoid Phishing Attacks (Infographic)
October 06, 2022What are the red flags to look out for in a phishing attempt? We explore this and more with an infographic to help guard yourself from a phishing attack.
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HTTP/3: Has your company adopted it yet?
September 20, 2022Did you know that the newest and fastest HTTP protocol is here? Learn about its functionality, impact on websites, advantages, and more!