We have seen much talk of the upcoming drop of maximum TLS term to 200 days, followed by 100 days, and eventually down to 47 days. It happens that all those numbers are too large and the actual maxima will be less than that. We explain.
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March 2026 is due to be the most eventful month in the history of the WebPKI. Join us as we go over all the many changes coming next month.
To align with evolving industry requirements, Sectigo will begin enforcing a maximum TLS certificate validity of 199 days starting March 12, 2026. In addition, as of March 12, 2026 the Domain Control Validation (DV) reuse period will be restricted to 198 days.
Sectigo launches ctlint to advance webPKI compliance and strengthen global digital trust
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Everybody knows about March 15 and the drop in maximum public TLS certificate term to 200 days. But that only scratches the surface on key dates with this maximum term reduction. Join us as we go over "all the dates" for TLS maximum term reduction.
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Shrinking certificate lifespans expose hidden security debt, forcing organizations to automate digital trust or face outages and business risk.
Every new year we make predictions for the year to come, and every year we go back and see how we did. This is the first of two parts scoring our 2025 predictions.
A CBOM gives enterprises visibility into cryptographic assets, improving governance, risk management, and readiness for post-quantum security.
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Root Causes 571: Will There Ever Be a Cryptographically Relevant Quantum Computer?
We discuss the idea that it might be impossible to actually create a cryptographically relevant quantum computer and weigh in on this idea.
Repeat guest Chris McGrath shares what enterprises need to be doing now to stay on track for the NIST PQC deadline in 2030.
Repeat guest Chris McGrath joins us to discuss how increasingly strict regulations are requiring increased rigor, visibility, and auditability for enterprise digital certificates and PKI.
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