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Easily understandable explanations of common industry terms.

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    Root Causes - A PKI & Security Podcast

    EPISODE 456

    Broadcast Date:
    January 14, 2025

    11 minutes

    Podcast Jan 14, 2025

    Root 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, 2025

    Switch 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, 2025

    2025 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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    Root Causes - A PKI & Security Podcast

    EPISODE 455

    Broadcast Date:
    January 10, 2025

    36 minutes

    Podcast Jan 10, 2025

    Root 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, 2025

    Your 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, 2025

    As 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, 2025

    A 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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    Root Causes - A PKI & Security Podcast

    EPISODE 454

    Broadcast Date:
    January 6, 2025

    8 minutes

    Podcast Jan 06, 2025

    Root 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.

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    Top secret lab is developing UK's first quantum clock to help the British military boost intelligence

    News Article from Sectigo

    News Article Jan 03, 2025

    A top secret lab is developing a super-precise 'quantum clock' that could revolutionize British intelligence. This super-accurate timekeeping device, to be rolled out by 2029, will allow more precise navigation and surveillance on Royal Navy ships and RAF planes. It will also 'enhance the accuracy of advanced weapons' like guided missiles and give British computer boffins the edge over online adversaries like cyber criminals.

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    Root Causes - A PKI & Security Podcast

    EPISODE 453

    Broadcast Date:
    January 2, 2025

    14 minutes

    Podcast Jan 02, 2025

    It Turns Out Monkeys Couldn't Type Shakespeare After All

    The old adage states that a monkey in front of a keyboard, given enough time, could randomly type the works of Shakespeare. Apparently, someone ran the numbers and said not so much. We break it down and explain why we're discussing this on a PKI podcast.

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    Preparing for 2025: Key Trends in Postquantum Cryptography

    Blog Post from Sectigo

    Blog Post Dec 31, 2024

    Postquantum cryptography will shape 2025 with PQC capabilities, quantum-safe HSMs, and standardized algorithms for secure PKI.

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    Root Causes - A PKI & Security Podcast

    EPISODE 452

    Broadcast Date:
    December 30, 2024

    11 minutes

    Podcast Dec 30, 2024

    Root Causes 452: 2024 Predictions Scorecard

    We go over our predictions for 2024 and score our ability as prognosticators.