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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 how SSL and TLS encrypt data and protect authenticated internet connections and browsing. What is SSL/TLS? SSL/TLS uses certificates to establish an encrypted link between
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SSL Support Team November 24, 2023

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 over HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) or other TLS (Transport Layer Security) protocols. Its primary purpose is to enhance the security of the connection by
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SSL Support Team October 30, 2023

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: on-premises HSM appliances installed in private data centers and cloud-based HSM services operated by cloud services providers like Azure and AWS.   This article examines
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SSL Support Team October 23, 2023

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. This exchange of information over the internet raises an important question – how do we know our data is secure from prying eyes? The answer
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SSL Support Team September 29, 2023

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 their overall cybersecurity posture. The Framework, which is based on the five basic roles of Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover, does not impose a
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SSL Support Team September 21, 2023

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    IRS extends its temporary acceptance of electronic or digitally-signed forms until 2023 Due to the continuing threat caused by the COVID-19 virus when it comes to face-to-face contact, the IRS, through Memorandum NHQ-10-1121-0005, has extended its acceptance of electronic or digitally-signed forms until 2023. The memorandum expanded the list of IRS forms that can be […]
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  • What is PKI? October 14, 2021
    Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) as a term describes systems and components used in securing internet communications and transactions. This article will cover a high-level breakdown of the various PKI components and how they interact in the PKI ecosystem. If you’re a company owner looking to beef up your cybersecurity or just anyone who’s interested in […]
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