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Mutual Certificate Authentication - Two-Way SSL...
As a leading provider of both Trustico® and Sectigo® branded SSL Certificates, we offer comprehensive solutions for organizations requiring secure, bidirectional authentication between clients and servers.
Mutual Certificate Authentication - Two-Way SSL...
As a leading provider of both Trustico® and Sectigo® branded SSL Certificates, we offer comprehensive solutions for organizations requiring secure, bidirectional authentication between clients and servers.

Certificate Pinning - How it Works
SSL Certificate pinning is a crucial security measure that enhances the protection provided by Trustico® SSL Certificates. SSL Certificate pinning is a security technique that associates a specific SSL Certificate...
Certificate Pinning - How it Works
SSL Certificate pinning is a crucial security measure that enhances the protection provided by Trustico® SSL Certificates. SSL Certificate pinning is a security technique that associates a specific SSL Certificate...

SSL Certificate Renegotiation Attacks
An SSL Certificate renegotiation attack occurs when a malicious actor exploits the SSL Certificate / TLS handshake process to inject malicious data into an encrypted session.
SSL Certificate Renegotiation Attacks
An SSL Certificate renegotiation attack occurs when a malicious actor exploits the SSL Certificate / TLS handshake process to inject malicious data into an encrypted session.

SSL Termination - How Does It Work
SSL Certificate termination refers to the process where encrypted SSL Certificate / TLS traffic is decrypted at a load balancer before being sent to web servers.
SSL Termination - How Does It Work
SSL Certificate termination refers to the process where encrypted SSL Certificate / TLS traffic is decrypted at a load balancer before being sent to web servers.

Free SSL Certificates vs Premium
While free SSL Certificate options have emerged in recent years, businesses concerned with comprehensive security, brand reputation, and customer trust continue to choose premium SSL Certificates from established providers like...
Free SSL Certificates vs Premium
While free SSL Certificate options have emerged in recent years, businesses concerned with comprehensive security, brand reputation, and customer trust continue to choose premium SSL Certificates from established providers like...

Distinguished Name (DN) Information
When applying for an SSL Certificate through Trustico® the Distinguished Name forms part of the Certificate Signing Request (CSR) and plays a vital role in establishing the identity and authenticity...
Distinguished Name (DN) Information
When applying for an SSL Certificate through Trustico® the Distinguished Name forms part of the Certificate Signing Request (CSR) and plays a vital role in establishing the identity and authenticity...

Certificate Extensions Explained
SSL Certificate file extensions play a crucial role in digital Certificate management and implementation. Understanding these extensions helps system administrators, web developers, and IT professionals properly handle SSL Certificates across...
Certificate Extensions Explained
SSL Certificate file extensions play a crucial role in digital Certificate management and implementation. Understanding these extensions helps system administrators, web developers, and IT professionals properly handle SSL Certificates across...

Enabling OCSP Stapling on Your Server
Online SSL Certificate Status Protocol (OCSP) stapling, technically known as TLS Certificate Status Request extension, addresses the traditional performance challenges associated with SSL Certificate validation.
Enabling OCSP Stapling on Your Server
Online SSL Certificate Status Protocol (OCSP) stapling, technically known as TLS Certificate Status Request extension, addresses the traditional performance challenges associated with SSL Certificate validation.

Private Key Information
For website owners and system administrators, understanding private keys is essential for properly implementing and managing SSL Certificates. A private key works in conjunction with your SSL Certificate to establish...
Private Key Information
For website owners and system administrators, understanding private keys is essential for properly implementing and managing SSL Certificates. A private key works in conjunction with your SSL Certificate to establish...

Understanding Base64 Encoding
Base64 is an encoding scheme that converts binary data into a set of 64 different ASCII characters. While Base64 encoding provides a reliable way to transmit binary data, it is...
Understanding Base64 Encoding
Base64 is an encoding scheme that converts binary data into a set of 64 different ASCII characters. While Base64 encoding provides a reliable way to transmit binary data, it is...

PFX Files in Windows
PFX files represent a crucial component for SSL Certificate management in Windows environments, providing a secure container that combines SSL Certificates and private keys into a single, password-protected file.
PFX Files in Windows
PFX files represent a crucial component for SSL Certificate management in Windows environments, providing a secure container that combines SSL Certificates and private keys into a single, password-protected file.

OpenSSL Quick Reference
As a crucial component in the SSL Certificate lifecycle, OpenSSL provides system administrators and web developers with essential capabilities for generating private keys, creating Certificate Signing Requests (CSRs), and managing...
OpenSSL Quick Reference
As a crucial component in the SSL Certificate lifecycle, OpenSSL provides system administrators and web developers with essential capabilities for generating private keys, creating Certificate Signing Requests (CSRs), and managing...

Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC)
Trustico® SSL Certificates utilizing ECC provide compliance with current security requirements while preparing organizations for future cryptographic needs.
Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC)
Trustico® SSL Certificates utilizing ECC provide compliance with current security requirements while preparing organizations for future cryptographic needs.

What is Server Name Indication (SNI)
Before SNI emerged, web servers required dedicated IP addresses for each SSL Certificate installation. This traditional approach led to IP address exhaustion and increased hosting costs for organizations managing multiple...
What is Server Name Indication (SNI)
Before SNI emerged, web servers required dedicated IP addresses for each SSL Certificate installation. This traditional approach led to IP address exhaustion and increased hosting costs for organizations managing multiple...

Understanding PFX (Personal Information Exchang...
The primary advantage of a PFX file is convenience. Rather than managing multiple files for your SSL Certificate implementation, a PFX file combines everything needed for proper SSL Certificate installation...
Understanding PFX (Personal Information Exchang...
The primary advantage of a PFX file is convenience. Rather than managing multiple files for your SSL Certificate implementation, a PFX file combines everything needed for proper SSL Certificate installation...

Private Key in Windows SSL Certificates
Without a properly associated private key, your SSL Certificate cannot establish secure connections or authenticate your server identity.
Private Key in Windows SSL Certificates
Without a properly associated private key, your SSL Certificate cannot establish secure connections or authenticate your server identity.

Client Authentication Extended Key Usage (EKU) ...
The Client Authentication Extended Key Usage (EKU) is an extension in SSL Certificates that enables their use in authenticating users or devices to servers, commonly in mutual TLS (mTLS) or...
Client Authentication Extended Key Usage (EKU) ...
The Client Authentication Extended Key Usage (EKU) is an extension in SSL Certificates that enables their use in authenticating users or devices to servers, commonly in mutual TLS (mTLS) or...

Which ACME Challenge Type Should I Use? HTTP-01...
The two primary ACME challenge types, HTTP-01 and DNS-01, each serve distinct purposes in the domain validation process.
Which ACME Challenge Type Should I Use? HTTP-01...
The two primary ACME challenge types, HTTP-01 and DNS-01, each serve distinct purposes in the domain validation process.

PKI Terms
Understanding the key terminology helps organizations implement robust security measures and make informed decisions about their SSL Certificate needs.
PKI Terms
Understanding the key terminology helps organizations implement robust security measures and make informed decisions about their SSL Certificate needs.

How Can I Add Subdomains To My Certificate?
A subdomain SSL Certificate allows you to secure multiple subdomains under your main domain, providing encrypted connections for all your web properties through a single SSL Certificate solution.
How Can I Add Subdomains To My Certificate?
A subdomain SSL Certificate allows you to secure multiple subdomains under your main domain, providing encrypted connections for all your web properties through a single SSL Certificate solution.

Questions about Certificate Transparency
As a fundamental protocol, CT creates publicly accessible logs of all SSL Certificates issued by Certificate Authorities, ensuring complete visibility and traceability across the internet security landscape.
Questions about Certificate Transparency
As a fundamental protocol, CT creates publicly accessible logs of all SSL Certificates issued by Certificate Authorities, ensuring complete visibility and traceability across the internet security landscape.

SSL Certificates - An Important Google Search R...
Google search algorithm now actively favors websites protected with SSL Certificates, considering them more trustworthy and secure for users.
SSL Certificates - An Important Google Search R...
Google search algorithm now actively favors websites protected with SSL Certificates, considering them more trustworthy and secure for users.

Always on SSL - End-to-End Security for a Website
Always-On SSL Certificate implementation represents a comprehensive security approach that ensures continuous encryption of all web traffic between servers and client browsers.
Always on SSL - End-to-End Security for a Website
Always-On SSL Certificate implementation represents a comprehensive security approach that ensures continuous encryption of all web traffic between servers and client browsers.

Validation Guidelines for Extended Validation (...
Extended Validation (EV) SSL Certificates represent the highest level of SSL Certificate validation available in the digital security industry.
Validation Guidelines for Extended Validation (...
Extended Validation (EV) SSL Certificates represent the highest level of SSL Certificate validation available in the digital security industry.

Learn About SSL Warranties and What They Protec...
Most commercial SSL Certificates include warranty coverage ranging from $10,000 to $1.75 million, depending on the SSL Certificate type and validation level.
Learn About SSL Warranties and What They Protec...
Most commercial SSL Certificates include warranty coverage ranging from $10,000 to $1.75 million, depending on the SSL Certificate type and validation level.
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