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Security Terminology

Easily understandable explanations of common industry terms.

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    SSL Deprecation: Understanding the Evolution of Security Protocols

    A Blog Post from Sectigo

    Blog Post Aug 31, 2023

    SSL protocol deprecation, the SSL 3.0 end-of-life date, vulnerabilities the TLS protocol fixed, and why the term SSL certificate is still used.

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    TLS Server Certificates: What They Are and How They Secure Web Transactions

    A Blog Post from Sectigo

    Blog Post Aug 29, 2023

    Read our guide on TLS server certificates to learn what they are, the different types, how they secure web transactions, and how to manage them.

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    Root Causes - A PKI & Security Podcast

    EPISODE 329

    Broadcast Date:
    August 29, 2023

    11 minutes

    Podcast Aug 29, 2023

    Root Causes 329: What Is Messaging Layer Security?

    The recently published Messaging Layer Security (MLS) protocol establishes key exchange protocols for simultaneous communication with 3+ participants.

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    Postquantum and the Push Being Made by Government and Big Finance

    A News Article from Sectigo

    News Article Aug 28, 2023

    Jason Soroko, Senior Vice President of Product, Sectigo joins Jill Malandrino on Nasdaq TradeTalks to discuss postquantum and the push being made by government and big finance.

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    Sectigo Exhibits at Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit 2023

    A Press Release from Sectigo

    Press Release Aug 24, 2023

    Sectigo announces speakers and exhibit for Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit, which takes place in London, UK, September 26-28, 2023.

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    What Is TLS and How Google Uses It

    A Blog Post from Sectigo

    Blog Post Aug 24, 2023

    Transport Layer Security (TLS) is a cryptographic protocol for securing online communications. Learn what it is, how it works, and how Google uses it.

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    Root Causes - A PKI & Security Podcast

    EPISODE 328

    Broadcast Date:
    August 23, 2023

    7 minutes

    Podcast Aug 23, 2023

    Root Causes 328: What Is the Debian Weak Key Flaw?

    In 2008 the world of SSL was shocked by a flaw in a popular operating system that limited the set of possible private keys on this OS to about 32,000.

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    TLS 1.2 Handshake vs TLS 1.3 Handshake

    A Blog Post from Sectigo

    Blog Post Aug 21, 2023

    What are the differences between a TLS 1.2 & TLS 1.3 handshake? Sectigo explores the vulnerabilities found in 1.2, security enhancements in 1.3, and more.

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    Root Causes - A PKI & Security Podcast

    EPISODE 327

    Broadcast Date:
    August 18, 2023

    17 minutes

    Podcast Aug 18, 2023

    Root Causes 327: What Is Multi-perspective Domain Validation?

    In this episode we explain Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) attacks and how multi-perspective domain validation (MPDV) can defeat them.

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    Elevate your AD CS capabilities with Sectigo Certificate Manager

    A Blog Post from Sectigo

    Blog Post Aug 17, 2023

    The rapid digital transformation of businesses has led to increasingly complex and heterogeneous IT environments.

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    Automate before expiry: preparing for 90-day certificates

    A News Article from Sectigo

    News Article Aug 17, 2023

    Google’s decision to reduce the maximum validity period for public TLS (Transport Layer Security) certificates, also known as SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificates, to 90 days from 398 days will send shockwaves across the cyber-security landscape.


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    Certificate Authority Hierarchy: How It Works

    A Blog Post from Sectigo

    Blog Post Aug 15, 2023

    Android recently issued a list of root certificates that it has added to Android 14.