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In the vast landscape of cybersecurity, one crucial element stands out – digital certificates. These small data files authenticate the identities of websites, ensuring secure connections between users and web servers. At the heart of this system lies the Certification Authority/Browser Forum (CA/B Forum), a consortium of industry leaders dedicated to enhancing the security and reliability of the internet. Understanding the

The world’s most popular security protocol, SSL/TLS, is a critical part of any organization’s digital strategy. However, since 1 September 2020, Apple started reducing SSL/TLS validity to just 398 days (one year, plus roughly one month to facilitate renewals). This decision was then followed by both Google and Mozilla. These web browser makers believed in the benefits of reduced SSL Certificate