July 2025 Cybersecurity Roundup
U.S. nuclear agency caught in SharePoint espionage wave McDonald’s “McHire” chatbot compromised, exposing chats for 64M job applications Strengthen authentication with Client Authentication
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Securing PKI with Quantum-Resistant Solutions
The quantum computing revolution represents one of the most significant future challenges facing digital security. As quantum computing advances from a theoretical possibility to a
Why Browsers Are Distrusting Older Root CAs
Don’t Get Caught Off Guard by Unforeseen Browser Distrust If you’re managing SSL/TLS certificates for your organization, you may have heard about browsers beginning to
How to Install and Use SMIME Certificate in New Outlook for Windows
Learn how to install and use an S/MIME certificate in the New Outlook for Windows to send encrypted and digitally signed emails securely.
Need Help with Your SSL.com Account Username and Password?
If you’ve forgotten your SSL.com account username or password, this helpful guide is here to walk you through the secure steps to regain access. Maintaining
Generate a Certificate Signing Request in Azure Key Vault
Effective since June 1, 2023, SSL.com has updated its key storage protocols for code signing certificates and retired the option to obtain code signing certificates
Your SSL.com Account – Signing Up
The seven steps to signing up and creating your SSL.com account.
June 2025 Cybersecurity Roundup
16B credentials leaked, WebDAV zero-day, airline hacks, Viasat breach & AT&T settlement. Learn how to stay secure
May 2025 Cybersecurity Roundup
Stay ahead of cyber threats with SSL.com’s May 2025 Cybersecurity Roundup—featuring Microsoft’s urgent Patch Tuesday zero-day fixes, global ransomware attacks, major data breaches at Coca-Cola and Adidas, and supply chain fallout at Marks & Spencer. Learn how certificate-based authentication and code signing can protect your business.
What is a Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN)?
A comprehensive guide to Fully Qualified Domain Names (FQDNs), covering structure, best practices for SSL/TLS certificates, troubleshooting common errors, and key differences from URLs and PQDNs.
How Subscribers Can Avoid and Manage Certificate Revocation
When Digital Certificates Are Revoked: What Subscribers Need to Know “Why is my SSL certificate revoked?” That’s a question that no one wants to have
April 2025 Cybersecurity Roundup
Oracle Cloud “Classic” compromise Threat intel firm CloudSEK reported that attackers stole about 6 million LDAP and SSO records from legacy Oracle Cloud Classic and
Digital Signatures vs. Electronic Signatures: 5 Key Differences
From user agreements to subscription sign-ups and home buying, electronic and digital signatures have revolutionized how we sign and authenticate documents. It has become a
The Essential Guide to Multi-Domain (UCC/SAN) Certificates
Learn about multi-domain (UCC/SAN) certificates that secure multiple domains with a single SSL/TLS certificate. Discover benefits, implementation steps, best practices, and troubleshooting tips for efficiently managing your organization’s domain security needs.
What Is a CDN?
Learn how Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) optimize website performance by reducing latency, improving load times, and enhancing security through distributed server systems worldwide.
Preparing for 47-Day SSL/TLS Certificates: What You Need to Know
As SSL/TLS certificate lifespans continue to shrink, organizations must adapt their management strategies to stay secure. Learn how to navigate these changes.
Why You Need a Backup Certificate Authority
Learn how backup certificate authority solutions prevent service disruptions from CA compromises, revocations, or distrusts.
March 2025 Cybersecurity Roundup
FBI Warns of Medusa Ransomware Surge U.S. federal agencies issued an alert about a significant increase in Medusa ransomware attacks targeting services like Gmail, Outlook,
Switching to SSL.com from Another SSL Provider or Hosting Service
Easily switch your SSL provider to SSL.com with this step-by-step guide. Learn how to update CAA records, install your new certificate, and ensure a secure, seamless transition.
Removal of the Client Authentication EKU from TLS Server Certificates – What You Need to Know
Overview Beginning September 15, 2025, SSL.com’s TLS server certificates will be issued without including the Client Authentication extended key usage (EKU) extension. This change is
Install SSL Certificates on Zeus Webserver
This article will provide detailed instructions on installing certificates on the Zeus Webserver. Upon receiving your certificates, you will have three files. Begin by opening
An Introduction to Certification Authority Authorization (CAA)
SSL.com’s in-depth look at Certification Authority Authorization (CAA) and how it can help protect your website, your business – and your online reputation.
Created by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) and described in RFC 6844, CAA lets the owner of a domain name authorize designated and specific Certification Authorities (CAs) to issue SSL certificates for their domain name.
Supported Cloud HSMs for Document Signing and Code Signing
SSL.com supports AWS CloudHSM, Azure Dedicated HSM, and Google Cloud HSM for issuance of Code Signing and Document Signing certificates.
Sharing SSL Certificates Across Multiple Servers
Securely deploy SSL/TLS certificates on multiple servers using PFX or unique keys. Explore automation with ACME and SSL.com management solutions.
Enabling an Access Password for Client Authentication Certificates
This guide shows how to install a Client Authentication certificate in the Windows certificate store and generate an access password for the certificate. Normally a
