What is SSL/TLS: An In-Depth Guide
This guide provides an in-depth overview of SSL/TLS (Secure Sockets Layer and Transport Layer Security) – cryptographic protocols enabling secure internet communication. We will explain
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What Is Certificate Pinning?
What is Certificate Pinning? Certificate pinning is a security mechanism used in the context of authenticating client-server connections, particularly in the context of secure communication
On-Premises vs. Cloud HSMs: A Comparison
Organizations rely on Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) to safeguard cryptographic keys and accelerate cryptographic operations for critical applications. HSMs come in two primary deployment models:
Certificate Authority Security Best Practices Guide for Branded Resellers: Comprehensive Security Measures
Introduction As a leading Certificate Authority (CA) and a trust services company, we prioritize the security and trustworthiness of our digital certificates and our identity
SSL/TLS Handshake: Ensuring Secure Online Interactions
Whenever we visit a website, make an online purchase, or check our email, data is transmitted back and forth between our devices and remote servers.
Best Practices on Enabling LTV Signatures for Document Signing Using Self-managed HSMs
SSL.com provides turn-key remote cloud signing services through our eSigner signing operations API which includes the storage and management of private keys. However, many users
The NIST Cybersecurity Framework: An In-depth Overview
The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework provides organizations with a systematic approach to understanding, managing, and reducing cybersecurity risk, thereby improving
Preparing Your Organization for the Quantum Revolution: A Guide to Implementing Post-Quantum Cryptography
Quantum computers will be potent and pose a massive threat to encrypting data as we know it. Here at SSL.com, we are on top of
A Guide to PKI Protection Using Hardware Security Modules (HSM)
PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) relies on public and private keys to encrypt data. Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) safeguard these keys in tamper-proof boxes. HSMs store
SSL.com Legacy Cross-Signed Root Certificate Expiring on September 11, 2023
What is a cross-signed root certificate? A cross-signed root certificate is a digital certificate issued by one Certificate Authority (CA) that is used to establish
The importance of migrating to SHA2 for your Private PKI
The IT sector has seen a trend in recent years toward replacing less safe cryptographic algorithms like SHA-1 with more secure ones like SHA-2. This
Validating by CSR hash for cpanel
This how-to will walk you through validating a certificate signing request (CSR) in cPanel. In the validation page, select the CSR Hash validation method: either
Ordering Process for Code and Document Signing Certificates
Both code signing and document signing certificates have similar options when it comes to storage of the private keys and options for signing. All code
Bulk Enrollment of Personal ID+Organization S/MIME Certificates
SSL.com provides bulk ordering and enrollment of Personal ID+Organization S/MIME certificates (also known as IV+OV S/MIME), through our bulk order tool. This guide will walk you
How to Use Pre-Signing Malware Scan with SSL.com eSigner
What is SSL.com Malware Scan? Malware Scan is a new service offered by SSL.com to software developers utilizing code signing certificates to assure that code
How to Apply Digital Signatures to PDF Documents using Adobe Acrobat Sign with eSigner Integration
This guide demonstrates how to integrate SSL.com eSigner remote cloud signing service with Adobe Acrobat Sign to digitally sign an electronic document such as PDF. There
How to Request Digital Signatures from Multiple Recipients using Adobe Acrobat Sign with eSigner Integration
Adobe Acrobat Sign enables the user to send PDFs and request digital signatures from multiple recipients. Organizations can use this guide to integrate SSL.com eSigner
Enterprise PKI (EPKI) Agreement Setup
What is EPKI? An Enterprise PKI (EPKI) Agreement allows an authorized representative to assume responsibility for retaining and validating identity evidence of employees or contractors
How to enable OTP SMS Two-Factor Authentication for eSigner Code or Document Cloud Signing
This is a guide on how enroll an SSL.com document signing or code signing certificate to use the One Time Password (OTP,) Short Message Service
Manual Configure Trust in Adobe Acrobat
This is a guide on how to manually configure trust of a test document signing certificate in Adobe Acrobat. If you are using a test
Document Signing Watch Folder Guide
This is an installation and operational guide for Document Signing Watch Folder service– a signing service for Windows and Linux that can be used to sign bulk
Cloud Code Signing Integration with BitBucket
This is a guide on how BitBucket CI/CD tool can be integrated with eSigner CodeSignTool to perform automated code signing. CodeSignTool is a command line
SSL/TLS Health Check Monitoring (HCM) Guide and Pricing
The SSL.com SSL/TLS Health Check Monitoring (HCM) service provides a real-time snapshot of your website’s SSL/TLS certificate installation health. It performs a deep scan of
