What is Kubernetes? A foundational cloud native technology If you’re in the IT world, you’ve likely heard of Kubernetes – but what exactly is it? Kubernetes is one of the foundational cloud native technologies. Specifically, Kubernetes is an open-source container orchestration platform that automates the deployment, scaling, and lifecycle management of containerized ... Read More

The world of digital certificates is about to change drastically. Driven by Google and other major players, SSL/TLS certificate validity periods will soon shrink from one year to just 90 days. This change will have significant implications for IT teams, underscoring the need for a robust certificate lifecycle automation solution ... Read More

In the law enforcement and public safety space, securing access to sensitive information is paramount. In this rapidly evolving digital landscape, your security infrastructure must be robust. Despite the urgent threats facing law enforcement and public safety organizations, many organizations struggle to protect their digital assets. In fact, as cyberthreats ... Read More

Organizations managing sensitive data know that securing encryption keys and ensuring regulatory compliance are non-negotiable. For this, Thales HSM (Hardware Security Module) is often the go-to solution. However, integrating this robust technology into your existing infrastructure can be complex. The challenge isn’t just choosing the right HSM; it’s figuring out how ... Read More

Managing your machine identities and the certificates that authenticate them are a critical component of any modern cryptographic framework. This responsibility falls under two closely related but distinct processes: Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM) and Certificate Lifecycle Automation (CLA), both of which play crucial roles within the broader scope of Machine ... Read More

As technology advances and the digital landscape becomes increasingly sophisticated, it makes our lives easier in some ways, but more difficult in others. Unfortunately, as our systems have advanced, the threat landscape has evolved in tandem. The days of protecting a system with a simple password are nearing an end; ... Read More

The Gemalto Legacy: Setting the Stage for Transformation   The acquisition of Gemalto by Thales in 2019 was a significant milestone in the cybersecurity landscape. Gemalto, a global leader in digital security, further bolstered Thales’ wealth of expertise in digital identification and data protection. This strategic move greatly enhanced Thales’ ... Read More

Background The transition from Vormetric Data Security Manager (DSM) to Thales CipherTrust Data Security Platform (Thales CDSP) presents a sense of urgency for two reasons: Vormetric will be end of life in about six months, on June 30th, 2024, at which point the platform will no longer be supported. Thales ... Read More

Background The transition from KeySecure to Thales CipherTrust Data Security Platform (Thales CDSP) presents a sense of urgency for two reasons: KeySecure is rapidly approaching its end of life on December 31, 2023 Thales CDSP is an advanced next-generation platform with significant advantages over the legacy KeySecure system Thales CDSP ... Read More

When meeting with clients, we often encounter the incorrect idea that Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM) are synonymous or that it is unnecessary to have both solutions. a client might not need both solutions. For example, an exceptionally prevalent misconception is that Microsoft PKI delivers automated ... Read More