Add to Favorites The FREAK Vulnerability, What is happening? A new SSL/TLS vulnerability named “FREAK” was identified by several security researchers. This threat allows an attacker to get between a client and server and view what is intended to be a secure and private communication. The vulnerability is primarily due to a bug in OpenSSL […]
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Replacing SHA-1 with SHA-2 certificates
Add to Favorites How to Replace SHA-1 with SHA-2 certificates: Depending on what Certificate Authority and how you purchased your certificate a reissue of the certificate may be available to you. This would require a New CSR to be generated typically with a reissue or replace option available in a portal that is used to […]
Maximum Validity of SSL Certificates Reduced to 3 Years
Add to Favorites As of March 9th Symantec will only sell a maximum of 3-year OV (Organization Validated) and DV (Domain Validated) SSL Certificates. Maximum Validity of SSL Certificates Reduced to 3 Years. This restriction applies to new certificate issuance as well as renewals. Effective April 1, 2015, the CA/B Forum is reducing the maximum […]