What is Public-Key Cryptography?
Learn about public-key cryptography, its applications in SSL/TLS, and how it secures digital communications. Explore algorithms, benefits, and future trends in online security.
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What is HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS)?
HSTS is a web security mechanism that forces browsers to use HTTPS connections with a website, protecting against downgrade attacks and enhancing overall security.
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Bulk Certificate Enrollment for S/MIME and ClientAuth Certificates
SSL.com provides an efficient way to order a high volume of digital certificates through the bulk order tool. The bulk order tool is capable of
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Code Signing Certificates, Cloud Signing Options and Signing Operations Integration
What is a Code Signing Certificate? A code signing certificate is a digital certificate that provides a globally accepted proof of identity of a software
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How to Reconfigure your Thales SafeNet Token Password
This article provides instructions for Thales SafeNet token users who want to change their token password and for those who need to regain access to
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Send a Secure Email using S/MIME Certificate in the new Outlook for Mac
This guide provides MacBook users instructions on how to enable an SSL.com S/MIME certificate on the new Outlook for Mac and use it to digitally
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What is a Code Signing Certificate?
A code signing certificate is a type of digital certificate used by software developers to sign applications, drivers, executables, and software programs.
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Enabling Third-Party Signing Certificates with eSigner Cloud Signing
This guide explains how SSL.com’s eSigner cloud signing service stores third-party digital certificates and their associated private keys. eSigner provides a convenient and secure way
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How to Sign a Word Document: A Comprehensive Guide
The ability to sign documents electronically has become a crucial skill for professionals, business owners, and individuals. Whether you need to sign a contract, an
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Performing Attestation Using Fortanix DSM
Background As of June 1, 2023, SSL.com has stopped issuing code signing certificates as downloadable PFX files, aligning with new key storage requirements set by
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Generate a Certificate Signing Request in Azure Key Vault
Prerequisites An Azure Key Vault (Premium Tier). The Azure Key Vault service tier that should be used for this process is Premium because it is
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Lessons learned, security implications and good practices for branded SubCAs
Publicly-trusted Certification Authority owners (PT-CAs) are foundational to the secure functioning of the Internet. They are entrusted by the general, global public and major browser
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Become An SSL.Com Partner
Partner with a leading provider of digital certificates, trust services, and cloud signing solutions. At SSL.com, we understand the best solutions come from collaboration. When
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Streamlining Digital Signature Workflows with eSigner Integration
As businesses increasingly adopt digital signature solutions to streamline their document signing processes, choosing the right integration method is crucial for a seamless and efficient
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Yubikey FIPS tokens vs Thales/Gemalto USB tokens
SSL.com ships code signing certificates that are pre-installed on Yubikey FIPS tokens and Thales SafeNet (Gemalto) USB tokens. Both are hardware devices used for secure
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Join The SSL.com Affiliate Program: Earn Passive Income with Automated Ads & Tracking Links
The SSL.com Affiliate Program is the easiest way to partner with SSL.com and earn income from our publicly trusted certificates and cloud signing services. The
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SSL Certificate Expiration Guide
Why do SSL Certificates Expire? Think of an SSL certificate as a passport for your website, verifying its identity and ensuring secure connections. Just as
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Implementing Code Signing with Google Cloud HSM
Certificate Authorities like SSL.com have recently heightened the key storage standards for Code Signing Certificates, now mandating the storage of the certificate’s private key either
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Bulk Enrollment of Organization Validation (OV) S/MIME Certificates
SSL.com provides a convenient way to order and enroll a large volume of Organization Validation (OV) S/MIME certificates through our bulk order tool. This guide
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S/MIME Installation for Outlook Android and iOS
Requirements for S/MIME Setup To ensure optimal security in Exchange Online, it’s crucial to configure S/MIME according to the guidelines specified in the ‘Configure S/MIME
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eSigner Document Signing Gateway Guide
The eSigner document signing gateway API distributes as a docker image and installs on the customer’s premise. It performs the following actions: The third party
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What is an eSeal?
An eSeal is a digital signature solution that allows businesses to efficiently sign and secure large volumes of documents with the organization’s verified digital identity.
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The Legality of Digital Signatures: A Comprehensive Global Guide
The digitization of business processes requires a trustworthy electronic equivalent of handwritten signatures to execute contracts and agreements. With individuals and organizations adopting paperless workflows,
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Digital Signatures vs. Electronic Signatures
Electronic and digital signatures have revolutionized how we sign and authenticate documents, enabling faster, more efficient, and eco-friendly processes. However, the terms “electronic signature” and
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Quantum Proofing Next Generation PKI and Digital Certificates
Even in 2016, articles about quantum computers created uncertainties surrounding data security, in the case that sufficiently powerful quantum computers could be built. This
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