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Nick France
CTO of SSL at Sectigo
As CTO of SSL, Nick France is responsible for the technology and practices necessary to operate Sectigo’s global Certificate Authority (CA) and related services. Nick previously served for more than 15 years as Sectigo’s Technical Security Officer. He is based in Sectigo’s UK office.
Nick France oversees the intricate technological infrastructure and methodologies essential for the seamless operation of Sectigo. With over 15 years of dedicated service as Sectigo's Technical Security Officer, Nick has gained expertise in navigating the complex landscape of cybersecurity and digital certificate management. He brings a wealth of experience and a steadfast commitment to upholding the highest standards of security and performance in every facet of SSL operations.
Recent Posts from Nick France
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Webinars Apr 23, 202547-day revolution: What shorter certificate lifespans means for you
47-day certs are coming. Learn how to prepare in our webinar: discovery, automation, rollout, and crypto-agility.
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Webinars Mar 18, 2025Q1 2025 Pulse Webinar
Join us for our quarterly Pulse webinar, where we cover the latest product and compliance news and how these events might impact you and your business.
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DV vs OV vs EV SSL certificates
Blog Post from Sectigo
Blog Posts Nov 05, 2024DV, OV, and EV SSL certificates offer varying security levels. EV is ideal for sensitive data, OV suits small businesses, and DV provides basic encryption.
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Webinars Oct 31, 2024Q4 2024 Pulse Webinar
Join us for our quarterly Sectigo Pulse webinar, where we cover the latest product and compliance news and how these events might impact your business.
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Apple’s 47-Day SSL certificate proposal: What to expect
Blog Post from Sectigo
Blog Posts Oct 29, 2024Digital certificate lifespans are set to shrink, with Apple proposing just 47 days by 2029, enhancing security but increasing IT challenges.
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The risks & impacts of SSL certificate outages
Blog Post from Sectigo
Blog Posts Sep 17, 2024Expired SSL certificates risk security, downtime, lost trust, and financial loss; strong renewal processes are essential.
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Webinars Jul 16, 2024Entrust distrusted
It’s been a turbulent few weeks for Entrust customers, following the Google announcement to revoke trust in all of Entrust’s issued public SSL certs.
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Webinars May 22, 2024Bugzilla – the real issue of missed revocations
March and April 2024 have seen more than 25 new Bugzilla bugs being written up – more than 10 times the typical pace.
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What is certificate revocation & when should an SSL cert be revoked?
Blog Post from Sectigo
Blog Posts Apr 29, 2024Digital certificates drive security. Lifecycle management, including revocation, prevents vulnerabilities. Understand its purpose and importance.