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Security Terminology

Easily understandable explanations of common industry terms.

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    60 minutes

    Webinar Aug 27, 2025

    200 days to 200 days: Don't risk a delay to certificate automation

    In this webinar, industry experts will break down what these shorter lifespans mean, why they're being implemented, and how organizations can adapt.

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    Quantum-era threats: harvest now decrypt later attacks challenge digital trust

    News Article from Sectigo

    News Article Aug 26, 2025

    In this interview, we speak with Tim Callan, Chief Compliance Officer at Sectigo, about his journey in digital certificates, online trust, and the evolving landscape of PKI.

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    What are quantum-safe and hybrid certificates?

    Blog Post from Sectigo

    Blog Post Aug 25, 2025

    Discover quantum-safe and hybrid certificates, NIST PQC standards, and how to prepare your business for the post-quantum cryptography (PQC) era.

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    Root Causes - A PKI & Security Podcast

    EPISODE 531

    Broadcast Date:
    August 22, 2025

    32 minutes

    Podcast Aug 22, 2025

    Root Causes 521: How Prepared Are Enterprises for PQC? (Part 1)

    We're back discussing the results of Sectigo's 2025 State of Crypto Agility report. We explore the second half of the report on post quantum cryptography (PQC) including enterprise awareness of PQC, the most influential drivers for PQC migration, expected budgets and more. You can follow along by downloading the full report here: https://www.sectigo.com/2025-s...

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    Crypto agility under pressure: Enterprises lag on certificates and quantum prep

    News Article from Sectigo

    News Article Aug 20, 2025

    A new report from Sectigo and Omdia reveals that enterprises are dangerously underprepared for two converging megatrends shaking the foundations of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI): the radical shortening of SSL/TLS certificate lifespans and the looming transition to post-quantum cryptography (PQC).

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    Root Causes - A PKI & Security Podcast

    EPISODE 520

    Broadcast Date:
    August 20, 2025

    44 minutes

    Podcast Aug 20, 2025

    Root Causes 520: How Prepared Are IT Teams for 47-day Certificates?

    Sectigo released its 2025 State of Crypto Agility report which explores enterprise readiness and preparation for 47-day maximum SSL/TLS certificate term.

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    96% worry shorter SSL/TLS certificate lifespans will impact business

    News Article from Sectigo

    News Article Aug 19, 2025

    Two events are altering the world of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI): the shortening of SSL/TLS certificate lifespans and the transition to post-quantum cryptography (PQC). In new research from Sectigo/Omdia, it is revealed that a majority of organizations are unprepared for this future, as only 19% feel very prepared for the upcoming change to 47-day certificate renewal cycles, and a mere 15% are extremely confident in the organization’s ability to integrate PQC and avoid major disruption.

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    Automation alert sounds as certificates set to expire faster

    News Article from Sectigo

    News Article Aug 19, 2025

    The 2025 State of Crypto Agility report, commissioned by certificate authority Sectigo, formerly known as Comodo, is based on a survey of 272 "IT decision-makers" at mid-size and large organizations around the world, and finds that only about 30% of organizations report that they believe they have a complete, fully updated inventory of all their public SSL/TLS certificates. The rest have a partial inventory, rely on manual methods to track them or simply have no idea how many they might have.

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    96 percent of organizations worry about the impact of shorter certificate life

    News Article from Sectigo

    News Article Aug 19, 2025

    The radical shortening of SSL/TLS certificate lifespans from 398 days to 47 days by 2029 is shaking up the cybersecurity world. New research shows 96 percent of organizations are concerned about the impact of shorter SSL/TLS certificate lifespans on their business. The study from Sectigo, developed in collaboration with global research firm Omdia, surveyed over 270 IT decision makers and finds fewer than one in five organizations feel very prepared to support the coming shift to 47-day certificate renewal cycles.

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    Sectigo research reveals 96% of organizations are concerned about the impact of shorter SSL/TLS certificate lifespans on their business

    Press Release from Sectigo

    Press Release Aug 19, 2025

    SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — August 19, 2025 — Sectigo, a global leader in digital certificates and automated Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM), today announced the findings of its inaugural State of Crypto Agility report, with data and insights analyzed by global research firm Omdia. The comprehensive report explores enterprise readiness for two major shifts reshaping digital trust: the CA/Browser Forum's mandate to reduce SSL/TLS certificate lifespans to just 47 days by 2029 and the migration to post-quantum cryptography (PQC) by 2030.

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    60 minutes

    Webinar Aug 19, 2025

    Learn how automation is the answer to shorter certificate lifespans

    Join us to learn how to change from error-prone manual certificate management to sustainable certificate operations for your educational institution.

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    The ticking clock on digital trust: Is your business ready for the quantum future?

    News Article from Sectigo

    News Article Aug 19, 2025

    A new report from Sectigo reveals widespread concern among organisations regarding the future of digital trust. The inaugural State of Crypto Agility Report, with data and insights from global research firm Omdia, highlights the dual threats of shrinking SSL/TLS certificate validity and the looming migration to post-quantum cryptography.