Industry Lowdown
OpenSSL Issues Update to Fix Formerly ‘Critical’ Vulnerability Nov. 1
This high-severity vulnerability affects the OpenSSL version 3.0 series. If you’re using an earlier version of OpenSSL (i.e., anything 3.X.X) on your server or platform, then this CVE doesn’t affect... The post ...
Changes Coming to OV Code Signing Certificates & Keys Starting Nov. 15
OV code signing certificates and key generation methods are getting an overhaul. They’ll be issued on physical security hardware in a process similar to how EV code signing certificates are... The post ...
Apple Joins Google in Adopting BIMI & VMCs for Email
In fall 2022, Apple will roll out its latest operating system for iPhones (iOS 16) and computer devices (MacOS Ventura), which will support brand indicators for message identification. Companies will... The post ...
USPTO Replaces Paper Trademark Certificates With Digitally Signed PDFs
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) began issuing digitally signed electronic registration certificates in lieu of the traditional paper (printed) ones starting May 24. Here’s how PKI streamlines the... The post ...
4 Takeaways from DigiCert’s 2021 PKI Automation Study
What are the top PKI challenges organizations are facing in 2021, and how are they tackling them? Data from DigiCert’s 2021 State of PKI Automation unveils several important trends. A... The post ...
Growing Demand for Custom PKI Solutions Creates New Opportunities for IT Providers
Public key infrastructure (PKI) adoption is booming. New data from MarketsandMarkets forecasts that the global PKI market (which includes SSL/TLS certificates) will reach $9.8 billion by 2026 — let’s explore how you can get your piece of... The post ...
File-Based Wildcard Validation Goes Away After November
Is HTTP/HTTPS domain control validation your go-to method for validating wildcard domains? Starting in November, you’ll need to use DNS or email validation for wildcard SSL certificates If you follow... The post ...
30 Industry Leaders Meet at White House & Announce Cybersecurity Initiatives
IBM reports that data breaches targeting the public sector grew 78.7% in 2020-2021. President Biden met recently with private sector industry leaders in Tech, Education, Energy, Finance and Insurance private... The post ...
Chrome HTTPS Update: Chrome 90 to Use HTTPS for Incomplete URLs
Google Chrome version 90 will default to HTTPS for incomplete URLS. For example, Chrome will load “https://domain.com” when a user types “domain.com.” (And if the HTTPS fails because a site... The post ...
Let’s Encrypt Warns of Reduced Compatibility Beginning January 2021
An Expiring Root Certificate Means 1 in 3 Android Devices Will Be Blocked From Millions of Sites Protected by Let’s Encrypt The new year is fast approaching, and with it... The post ...
