PKI and digital certificates

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PKI and digital certificates News

December 14, 2018 14 Dec'18
Mozilla distrusts all Symantec certificates with Firefox 64 release

News roundup: Mozilla finally removes trust for Symantec certificates with Firefox 64. Plus, Supermicro's investigation challenges Bloomberg Businessweek's report, and more.
October 03, 2018 03 Oct'18
DigiCert, Gemalto and ISARA to provide quantum-proof certificates

Quantum computing threats are on the horizon, but DigiCert, Gemalto and ISARA have teamed up to develop new quantum-proof digital certificates and remake the PKI industry.
June 29, 2018 29 Jun'18
GlobalSign, Comodo launch competing IoT security platforms

Rival certificate authorities GlobalSign and Comodo CA have strengthened their presence in the IoT security market with new platforms for connected devices.
April 16, 2018 16 Apr'18
SSH announces new key and certificate management service

A new key and certificate management service is now offered by SSH, which teamed up with AppViewX to provide a way to administer cryptographic keys and digital certificates.

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RSA algorithm (Rivest-Shamir-Adleman)

The RSA algorithm is the basis of a cryptosystem -- a suite of cryptographic algorithms that are used for specific security services or purposes -- which enables public key encryption and is widely used to secure sensitive data, particularly when it... Continue Reading
cipher

In cryptology, the discipline concerned with the study of cryptographic algorithms, a cipher is an algorithm for encrypting and decrypting data. Continue Reading
What does a Windows 10 digital certificate do?

IT pros can build trust into Windows 10 by adding certificates that form trusted connections by confirming the identity of any individuals or entities communicating with the OS. Continue Reading

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Public key pinning: Why is Google switching to a new approach?

After introducing HTTP Public Key Pinning to the internet two years ago, the upcoming Chrome will replace it with the Expect-CT header. Matt Pascucci explains the switch. Continue Reading
The digital certificate: How it works, which to buy

This expert guide on the digital certificate provides essential information to what can be a complex purchase. Learn about the options and how to find the best for one for your network. Continue Reading
Timeline: Symantec certificate authority improprieties

Timeline: Follow along as Google and Mozilla raise issues with Symantec certificate authority actions, and then attempt to return trust to the CA giant. Continue Reading

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How Windows 10 certificates create a chain of trust

Certificates in Windows 10 create a chain of trust that confirms the identity of the user accessing corporate resources and ensures that she is doing so over a trusted connection. Continue Reading
Running a private certificate authority: What are the risks?

Running a private certificate authority can pose significant risks and challenges to meet baseline requirements. Michael Cobb explores what enterprises should know. Continue Reading
WoSign certificates: What happens when Google Chrome removes trust?

Google Chrome has started removing trust in certificates issued by WoSign. Matthew Pascucci explains this decision and what it means for companies using WoSign certificates. Continue Reading

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What are the steps for an Exchange certificate renewal?

An expired Exchange 2010 certificate is one of those issues that catches everyone's attention. Check and replace certificates with these basic commands. Continue Reading
PGP keys: Can accidental exposures be mitigated?

The accidental publication of an Adobe private key could have put the company in jeopardy. Matt Pascucci explains how it happened and how to better protect PGP keys. Continue Reading
Ticketbleed flaw: How can SSL session identities be protected?

The Ticketbleed flaw in F5 Networks' BIG-IP appliances leaks uninitialized memory and SSL session identities. Expert Michael Cobb explains how enterprises can mitigate it. Continue Reading

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