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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 Support Team
September 6, 2023
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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SSL Support Team
September 4, 2023
Cybersecurity Roundup July 2023
Chinese Malware on U.S. Bases in Taiwan: A Sophisticated Cyberattack Chinese malware has reportedly been detected on the computer systems of U.S. military bases in Taiwan. The strategic and sophisticated nature of these attacks suggests they originate from Chinese nation-state actors. These cyber intrusions, aimed at disrupting U.S. military activities
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SSL Support Team
August 25, 2023
The importance of migrating to SHA2 for your Private PKI
The IT sector has seen a trend in recent years toward replacing less safe cryptographic algorithms like SHA-1 with more secure ones like SHA-2. This blog post will examine in detail why upgrading your Private PKI to SHA-2 is not only important but also crucial, with a focus on the
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SSL Support Team
August 24, 2023
A guide to S/MIME Email Signing and Encryption
Email continues to be the primary means of business communication and growing even with the ascendance of other popular productivity messengers. The security risks affecting our emails have increased along with this expansion. Email intrusions are a major concern because, according to a 2022 analysis by PurpleSec 92% of malware
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Michael Labos
August 8, 2023
Cybersecurity Roundup June 2023
Massive Data Breach Hits California’s CalPERS and CalSTRS: Personal Information of 769,000 Retirees Compromised Hackers have compromised the personal information of roughly 769,000 retirees and beneficiaries in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS). The intrusion was caused by a flaw in a vendor’s cybersecurity system. CalPERS, the nation’s largest
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SSL Support Team
July 21, 2023
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