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What Is Certificate Pinning?
What is Certificate Pinning? Certificate pinning is a security mechanism used in the context of authenticating client-server connections, particularly in the context of secure communication over HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) or other TLS (Transport Layer Security) protocols. Its primary purpose is to enhance the security of the connection by
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SSL Support Team
October 30, 2023
Cybersecurity Roundup September 2023
Tax Time Updates: IRS Plans for Fully Digital Processing by 2025 The IRS is set to digitize all taxpayer documents by 2025, with the US Treasury Department announcing a paperless option for IRS correspondence in the 2024 filing season. By 2025, the IRS plans to process all tax returns
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SSL Support Team
October 25, 2023
On-Premises vs. Cloud HSMs: A Comparison
Organizations rely on Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) to safeguard cryptographic keys and accelerate cryptographic operations for critical applications. HSMs come in two primary deployment models: on-premises HSM appliances installed in private data centers and cloud-based HSM services operated by cloud services providers like Azure and AWS. This article examines
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SSL Support Team
October 23, 2023
SSL/TLS Handshake: Ensuring Secure Online Interactions
Whenever we visit a website, make an online purchase, or check our email, data is transmitted back and forth between our devices and remote servers. This exchange of information over the internet raises an important question – how do we know our data is secure from prying eyes? The answer
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SSL Support Team
September 29, 2023
Best Practices on Enabling LTV Signatures for Document Signing Using Self-managed HSMs
SSL.com provides turn-key remote cloud signing services through our eSigner signing operations API which includes the storage and management of private keys. However, many users prefer to utilize their own HSM or cloud HSM service to store private keys used to sign documents. LTV signatures allow for verification without relying
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SSL Support Team
September 27, 2023
Cybersecurity Roundup August 2023
Google Chrome Introduces Safety Checks for Browser Extensions Google Chrome is implementing a new feature to enhance user security by warning them about potentially malicious browser extensions. The feature will alert users if an installed extension has been removed from the Chrome Web Store, which is often a sign that
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SSL Support Team
September 26, 2023
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