The TLS protocol and two-way authentication mechanism
The TLS secure digital communications protocol includes a sub-protocol called TLS Handshake. This enables the server and client to authenticate each other in turn then select an encryption ... Read more
Insecure connection: digital certificate warning messages
Sometimes a website can’t be accessed and the browser shows a “not secure” warning. In fact, this warning is displayed when the website’s certificate isn’t recognized. This could be ... Read more
Which TLS certificate should I choose to secure my website?
There are three main types of TLS (formerly SSL) certificate for protecting a website: domain validation (DV), organization validation (OV) and extended validation (EV). There is often much ... Read more
How to avoid service outages when digital certificates expire
Digital certificates are issued for a defined use (or uses) and a finite lifespan. Failing to renew them in this “all-digital” age has serious consequences such as security breaches, critical ... Read more
Strong authentication: a key element of digital trust
Along with digital identity, authentication is one of the pillars of digital trust. It involves certifying the identity of a person or machine so they can access a service or resource. ... Read more
Digital identity: the foundation of digital trust
Five years after the introduction of the eIDAS European regulation on electronic identification and trust services for electronic transactions, let’s take another look at one of the key ... Read more
