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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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The NIST Cybersecurity Framework: An In-depth Overview

The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework provides organizations with a systematic approach to understanding, managing, and reducing cybersecurity risk, thereby improving their overall cybersecurity posture. The Framework, which is based on the five basic roles of Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover, does not impose a
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Preparing Your Organization for the Quantum Revolution: A Guide to Implementing Post-Quantum Cryptography

Quantum computers will be potent and pose a massive threat to encrypting data as we know it. Here at SSL.com, we are on top of significant developments in internet security. Before quantum hacking goes mainstream, we advise organizations to switch to quantum-safe “post-quantum” cryptography. Understanding Post-Quantum Crypto Post-quantum cryptography refers
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A Guide to PKI Protection Using Hardware Security Modules (HSM) 

PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) relies on public and private keys to encrypt data. Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) safeguard these keys in tamper-proof boxes. HSMs store and manage the keys, preventing theft or misuse. They’re vital for PKI security, enabling trusted online transactions and communications. This article explains why HSMs are
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SSL.com Legacy Cross-Signed Root Certificate Expiring on September 11, 2023

What is a cross-signed root certificate? A cross-signed root certificate is a digital certificate issued by one Certificate Authority (CA) that is used to establish trust in another CA’s root certificate. This mechanism is commonly used in the context of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) to bridge trust between different CAs.
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