CA/Browser Forum Updates

The CA/B Forum is a voluntary organization comprising leading Certificate Authorities (CAs) such as GlobalSign, and vendors of internet browser software, including Google Chrome and Apple Safari. Since its inception in 2006, the Forum has established industry standards based on best practices. These standards enhance the use of TLS certificates, benefiting all internet users by securing their communications.
 

TLS Certificate Lifetimes Will Reduce to 47 Days
 April 15, 2025
It has been confirmed that Apple's 47-day proposal has been formally accepted by the CA/B Forum following a majority vote by the relevant Certificate Authorities and Certificate Issuers. All 4 major browser vendors (Google, Apple, Mozilla and…
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Multi-Perspective Issuance Corroboration (MPIC) Arrives
 April 15, 2025
In line with the CA/Browser Forum’s baseline requirements for issuing publicly trusted TLS and S/MIME certificates, GlobalSign is implementing this change to improve security and assurance in the domain control validation process.
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Removal of SOA Email as a validation method for Domain Claim
 March 25, 2025
GlobalSign is conveying the details and possible impact on the validity of some of our verified domains based on a recent CA/Browser Forum ballot related to the use of domain-approver emails obtained from WHOIS or Registry sources.
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Changes for using WHOIS provided email addresses to validate Domains
 January 08, 2025
Possible impact on the validity of some of our verified domains based on a recent CA/Browser Forum ballot related to the use of domain approver emails obtained from WHOIS or Registry sources.
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Code Signing Validity Change
 January 07, 2025
In line with the CA/B Forum, the maximum validity period for Code Signing Certificates will be reduced from 39 Months to 460 days. GlobalSign is implementing this change to enhance security by shortening the lifespan of certificates. This reduction…
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