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EPISODE 171
Broadcast Date:
July 8, 202122 minutes
Podcast Jul 08, 2021Root Causes 171: The Off-by-One-Second Problem
We explore an error in public certificates that we call the off-by-one-second problem. We explain this problem and its broader implications.
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What is a self-signed SSL certificate?
Blog Post from Sectigo
Blog Post Jul 07, 2021Self-signed certificates are free and quick to create but risky for public use. Best suited for internal testing, not secure for sensitive data.
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AWS Certificates vs. Public CA Certificates
Blog Post from Sectigo
Blog Post Jul 07, 2021Today's modern enterprises must secure their data and applications that run and are hosted in the cloud using Amazon Web Services (AWS). Digital certificates based on public key infrastructure (PKI), such as SSL/TLS certificates and code signing certificates, are the gold standard for authentication and encryption of data and applications in the cloud. But organizations that use AWS have a choice of certificate authorities (CAs) that can issue certificates. This article helps you understand the differences between Public CA certificates and those provided by Amazon.
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Avoiding SSL outages and renewing certificates
Blog Post from Sectigo
Blog Post Jun 22, 2021Expired or misconfigured SSL/TLS certificates can cause many issues. Learn how to avoid SSL outages and how to renew certificates with Sectigo.
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How to Electronically Sign a Word Document
Blog Post from Sectigo
Blog Post Jun 22, 2021Electronically signing a document authenticates the signer, so all recipients can verify that the contents have not been modified since it was signed. Microsoft Word, one of the world's most popular word-processing platforms, is used consistently by individuals and organizations to create important documents.
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EPISODE 166
Broadcast Date:
June 8, 202110 minutes
Podcast Jun 08, 2021Root Causes 166: The Trouble with OU Fields
Of all aspects of public SSL certificates, few are as controversial as the OU field. Our hosts explain why this field is an industry flashpoint.
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What Is PKI: The Definition, Guide And More
Blog Post from Sectigo
Blog Post Apr 08, 2021Public key infrastructure (PKI) manages identity and security within Internet communications to protect people, devices, and data.
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Importance of Automated Digital Identity Management
Blog Post from Sectigo
Blog Post Apr 07, 2021Digital identity management automation has never been more important. Learn about how it works and the benefits it can bring.
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EPISODE 155
Broadcast Date:
March 11, 202115 minutes
Podcast Mar 11, 2021Root Causes 155: Good for Subscribers Is Good for Relying Parties
We explore the relationship between Relying Parties and Certificate Subscribers and the downstream impact of needless certificate incidents and rules.
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EPISODE 145
Broadcast Date:
January 29, 202111 minutes
Podcast Jan 29, 2021Root Causes 145: Google Chrome to Distrust CA Camerfirma
Google has announced distrust for Spanish public CA Camerfirma in Chrome build 90. We explain the reasons for (and implications of) this decision.
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EPISODE 142
Broadcast Date:
January 18, 202112 minutes
Podcast Jan 18, 2021Root Causes 142: Removing Street and Postal Code from Public Certs
On March 1 Sectigo will remove street address and postal/zip code information from its public certificates of all types. Our hosts explain why.
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Sectigo to Remove Street Address and Postal Code from Certificates
Notification from Sectigo
Notification Jan 11, 2021As of March 1, 2021 Sectigo will remove street address and zip/postal code information from all public certificates.