- 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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How to Get Employees on Board With Cybersecurity Compliance
October 12, 2018Your company is only as good as its weakest link. That could be pretty bad if an employee clicks on a phishing link and causes a Data Breach. Here's some cybersecurity compliance tips to get your…
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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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Tips for Avoiding Online Shopping Scams & What to Do If You’re a Victim of One
October 05, 2018The Internet has made it simple and seamless to visit an online retail store, browse through its goods by the dozen, add one or two products of your choice to a shopping cart, and click to buy. But…
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Most U.S. Adults Never Consider Cybersecurity Careers: Why That's a Problem
September 28, 2018A recent study from the University of Phoenix shows that most adults in the United States have never considered a career in cybersecurity. Kayla Matthews explains why that's a problem.
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Regulatory Compliance Versus Real-World Risk Management: Don’t Confuse The Two
September 26, 2018Whether you work in commerce, infrastructure, healthcare, or finance, complying with your industry’s unique set of security regulations is no doubt a chief operational objective. ..
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Beating Back Against a Cyber-Attack Hurricane: The National Risk Management Center is Born
September 18, 2018The Department of Homeland Security opens the National Risk Management Center which aim to identify and prevent cyber-incidents that could have a catastrophic impact to public health and safety, the…
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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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Denial-of-Service Attacks 101: What Are They?
September 04, 2018A denial-of-service (DoS) attack occurs when a system or machine maliciously gets flooded with traffic or information that makes it crash or be otherwise inaccessible to users...
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The Best WordPress Security Plugins
August 31, 2018According to industry estimates, more than 70 percent of WordPress installations are vulnerable to hacker and malware attacks. Here's some plugins you won't regret taking a look at!
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Six Cybersecurity Tools and Services Every Business Needs
August 28, 2018Cybersecurity is something that every business needs to take seriously. With record numbers of hacking attacks affecting businesses of all sizes, it is important that every company is aware of the…
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Healthcare of the Future: Rapid Adoption of IoT Reshaping Healthcare Industry
August 24, 2018The Internet of Things (IoT) continues to emerge as the next wave of industry revolution and many industries are “hopping along” for “the ride”. The healthcare industry is no exception, as…
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How to Implement Secure APIs in an Open Banking Partnership Part 1 – Strong Customer Authentication
August 21, 2018Open Banking consultant and trainer Jon Scheele continues a series of articles on how financial institutions and FinTechs can implement new technologies in the European Union (EU) regulatory…
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If Google and Facebook Weren’t Ready for the GDPR – How Can You Be?
August 17, 2018Even after pouring billions of dollars into their GDPR-compliance efforts, some big businesses have already been slammed with lawsuits claiming these companies’ practices aren’t up to snuff with the…
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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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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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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!