TLS certificate lifespans dropped to 199 days on March 15, 2026. Learn how to prepare for more renewals with automation and better certificate lifecycle management.
Nick France
CTO of SSL
As CTO of SSL, Nick France is responsible for the technology and practices necessary to operate Sectigo’s global Certificate Authority (CA) and related services. Nick previously served for more than 15 years as Sectigo’s Technical Security Officer. He is based in Sectigo’s UK office.
Nick France oversees the intricate technological infrastructure and methodologies essential for the seamless operation of Sectigo. With over 15 years of dedicated service as Sectigo's Technical Security Officer, Nick has gained expertise in navigating the complex landscape of cybersecurity and digital certificate management. He brings a wealth of experience and a steadfast commitment to upholding the highest standards of security and performance in every facet of SSL operations.
Recent posts by Nick France
Certificate lifespans are now limited to 199 days. Learn how CA/Browser Forum changes impact businesses and how automation simplifies certificate management.
Certificate lifespans are now limited to 199 days. Learn how CA/Browser Forum changes impact businesses and how automation simplifies certificate management.
Certificate lifespans are shrinking. Starting March 15, new CA/Browser Forum rules take effect. Learn the key dates and what it means for TLS certificate management.
Join us for the Q1 2026 edition of Sectigo Pulse, your quarterly briefing on the latest in digital trust, certificate management, and compliance.
Security Debt: The risk you didn’t budget for
Learn about the different types of SSL certificates: extended validated (EV), organization validated (OV) and domain validated (DV). See use cases, variations, and more.
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