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EPISODE 348
Broadcast Date:
December 15, 202312 minutes
Podcast Dec 15, 2023Root Causes 348: What Is a Merkle Tree?
One foundational element of modern cryptographic systems is the Merkle tree. We explain this data structure, its properties, and its use cases.
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EPISODE 347
Broadcast Date:
December 11, 202319 minutes
Podcast Dec 11, 2023Root Causes 347: 2023 Lookback - Shortening Certificate Lifespans
90-day SSL certificates is only part of it! 2023 has been a year of certificate lifespans getting shorter.
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EPISODE 346
Broadcast Date:
December 8, 202315 minutes
Podcast Dec 08, 2023Root Causes 346: Private Credentials in Public Code
We uncover the epidemic of private credentials in public-facing code repositories, including why it occurs and what do to about it.
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60 minutes
Webinar Dec 07, 2023The five pillars of certificate lifecycle management
Join our webinar to learn about the five pillars of certificate lifecycle management, building upon the foundations of visibility.
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EPISODE 345
Broadcast Date:
December 5, 202313 minutes
Podcast Dec 05, 2023Root Causes 345: Apple Versus European Sideloading
The European Union is applying pressure to Apple to allow application sideloading. We cover why this is occurring, potential dangers, and Apple's response.
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EPISODE 344
Broadcast Date:
November 29, 202317 minutes
Podcast Nov 29, 2023Root Causes 344: Introducing the PQC Onramp
NIST continues the search for PQC algorithms, especially those using non-Lattice schemes. We explain the PQC "onramp" and what we should expect.
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Why Are Code Signing Certificates Shipped on Tokens?
Blog Post from Sectigo
Blog Post Nov 22, 2023How can a user be sure software has not been tampered with during the distribution process? We need a verification process Code Signing enhances trust and prevents the spread of malware and are proven to be reliable and sure over decades of widespread use. However, did you know about the recent standards update that added a hardware token requirement? Here's how a token can help you improve security.
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EPISODE 343
Broadcast Date:
November 22, 202326 minutes
Podcast Nov 22, 2023Root Causes 343: The EIDAS 2.0 Controversy
A controversial aspect of the upcoming eIDAS 2.0 standard is that it limits browsers' ability to determine their own trusted roots. We explain.
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How Can I Manage Certificates From Multiple Public CAs?
Blog Post from Sectigo
Blog Post Nov 20, 2023Should you purchase all your digital certificates from one Certificate Authority (CA) or get them from different ones?
Let's explore the pros and cons of using multiple CAs and how a robust, CA-agnostic Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM) platform allows you to enjoy the benefits that several different CAs provide.
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What Is a Credential Vault?
Blog Post from Sectigo
Blog Post Nov 17, 2023Most organizations face increasingly complex IT environments with growing numbers of security credentials. This often hampers IT efficiency and poses increasing risks of intrusion and data breach. Plus, ensuring everything complies with the latest policy and compliance requirements is time-consuming and labor-intensive.
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EPISODE 342
Broadcast Date:
November 17, 202311 minutes
Podcast Nov 17, 2023Root Causes 342: Don't Change Your Password for Two Years
The CA/Browser Forum rules stipulate how often forced password changes for CA employees are to occur. They set a MINIMUM time. Join us to learn why.
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60 minutes
Webinar Nov 16, 2023How to build a crypto-agile security organization
Join our webinar to learn what it takes to be truly crypto-agile and the benefits it brings to an organization.
