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Reducing the lifespan of digital certificates
News Article from Sectigo
News Article Jan 22, 2025In this episode of The Security Podcasts featuring Tim Callan, Vice-Chair at CA/Browser Forum and Chief Compliance Officer at Sectigo, we discuss the current state of digital certificate lifespans as well as the support for reducing them.
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EPISODE 458
Broadcast Date:
January 19, 20259 minutes
Podcast Jan 19, 2025Root Causes 458: Apple Extends Entrust Distrust to SMIME and VMC
Apple has added itself to the Entrust distrust and has extended this distrust to S/MIME and VMC. We explain.
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EPISODE 457
Broadcast Date:
January 17, 202511 minutes
Podcast Jan 17, 2025Root Causes 457: 2024 Lookback - Guests
We had a remarkable year on the Root Causes podcast in terms of our guests. We look back at the extremely expert guests we were lucky to talk about in 2024.
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7 reasons for shorter SSL certificate validity periods
Blog Post from Sectigo
Blog Post Jan 16, 2025Shorter SSL validity reduces security risks, encourages automation, and promotes crypto agility while aligning with modern cybersecurity standards.
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EPISODE 456
Broadcast Date:
January 14, 202511 minutes
Podcast Jan 14, 2025Root Causes 456: 2024 Lookback - Bugzilla Bloodbath
In this 2024 lookback episode, we give an overview of the firestorm of Bugzilla incidents that we refer to as the Bugzilla Bloodbath. The Bugzilla Bloodbath affected actions around the Entrust distrust, delayed revocation reform, 47-day SSL certificate maximum term, linting, and more.
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How to transition from Microsoft AD CS to a private CA
Blog Post from Sectigo
Blog Post Jan 13, 2025Switch from Microsoft AD CS to a private CA for better security, automation, and scalability in modern hybrid and cloud environments.
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60 minutes
Webinar Jan 13, 20252025 cryptography trends: Challenges & opportunities for IT teams
Prepare for 2025 PKI challenges: Quantum threats, TLS changes, and automation trends to boost crypto-agility and overcome IT resource limits.
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EPISODE 455
Broadcast Date:
January 10, 202536 minutes
Podcast Jan 10, 2025Root Causes 455: PQC Standardization in IETF
We talk with guest Sofia Celi of Brave Browser, who leads the IETF PQC standardization effort, about the process of setting standards for PQC-compatible digital certificates. We learn about expected timelines, hybrid strategies, the NIST PQC onramp's role, and more.
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SSL certificate FAQs: Answers to common questions
Blog Post from Sectigo
Blog Post Jan 09, 2025Your go-to guide on SSL/TLS certificates: types, benefits, installation, and best practices for secure websites and eCommerce.
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Gartner® Infographic: Why You Need a Crypto Center of Excellence Now
Whitepaper from Sectigo
Whitepaper Jan 09, 2025As the foundation for digital trust, cryptography is critical infrastructure for digital business.
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Website certificates that expire every six weeks? What IT should know
News Article from Sectigo
News Article Jan 08, 2025A move to drastically reduce the lifespan of SSL certificates, pushed primarily by Apple and Google, likely won’t make the internet safer — but will force IT to accept more automation. Industry forces — led by Apple and Google — are pushing for a sharp acceleration of how often website certificates must be updated, but the stated security reason is raising an awful lot of eyebrows.
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EPISODE 454
Broadcast Date:
January 6, 20258 minutes
Podcast Jan 06, 2025Root Causes 454: 2024 Lookback - Post quantum cryptography (PQC)
2024 was an eventful year for post quantum cryptography (PQC). This includes FIPS standards, the PQC onramp, and the dawn of widespread interest among IT professionals.