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Even in death, some certificates refuse to rest—haunting your systems until their revocation is complete, leaving attackers free to exploit their lingering presence 🪦 Short-lived certificates could be the elixir...but what are the side effects? #halloween #certificatemanagement #automation #cryptoagility #pki

Software updates play a critical role in safeguarding your system against vulnerabilities, with developers frequently releasing updates to address known weaknesses. While it's smart to install them promptly before attackers exploit flaws, it’s easy to delay... #cybersecurityawarenessmonth #digitaltrust #secureourworld #software

It was a pleasure to meet Lokesh Nara, Minister of IT for the Government of Andhra Pradesh in the Bay Area this morning. A Stanford University and Carnegie Mellon University graduate, he was brimming with energy and ideas around the massive digital transformation happening in India. We discussed how his government is encouraging the use of WhatsApp for official documents and simplified processes for citizens. He was curious to understand how DigiCert could help with tamper resistance and content trust at a massive scale. Being able to identify real vs fake digital content was brought up, along with improving the UX of messaging platforms to protect users. Jugnu Bhatia discussed how we are investing in India. Mr. Nara brought up Visakhapatnam as an emerging tech hub. When asked how he would describe the city, he was very witty and said if Bangalore and Goa had a kid, it would be Visakhapatnam. Talent meets Fun, without crazy traffic 😀

As #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth wraps up, we’re back with one last video—reminding you of the importance of updating your software. Everyone say thank you IT 👏✨ Serena Walker, FRSA | Taylor Smith | Brad Sendzik | Dane Esterhuizen #cybersecurity #digitaltrust #secureourworld #IT

Since the release of version 1.0 in 2022, the Matter standard for smart home connectivity has worked to enhance interoperability and security between Matter-compliant smart home devices, while helping manufacturers simplify device development. Despite Matter’s clear potential, its security measures aren’t quite there yet—there’s still work to be done to maintain trust in the evolving smart device industry. But with the right improvements, this security protocol will be able to deliver on its promises of making the smart home safe. Learn more below. #matter #smarthome #iot #internetofthings #security

We’re thrilled to welcome Lakshmi Hanspal as our Chief Trust Officer! As CTrO, she will play a pivotal role in advancing DigiCert’s commitment to providing world-class digital trust solutions. A recognized advocate for digital trust and cybersecurity, Lakshmi has served as a strategic advisor and board member for several organizations, helping shape security standards and governance frameworks that prioritize trust. At DigiCert, she will oversee efforts to strengthen trust strategies, including digital identity, public key infrastructure (PKI), and secure communications for a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/grWE6MfR #oneteam #digitaltrust #leadership #chieftrustofficer #womenintech

The bar has been raised—welcome, Lakshmi Hanspal!

In May 2024, four Shanghai University researchers published a paper in the Chinese Journal of Computers. The study revolved around the researchers’ successful use of a D-Wave quantum annealing machine to develop an attack on classical encryption systems. By October, the Chinese research had started a media frenzy, with many news outlets declaring that the study meant the world had entered a “crypto apocalypse.” See some of the important context much of the reporting is missing to better understand what this research really means in our latest article ⬇ #quantum #quantumcomputing #encryption #quantumcomputers #pqc #cryptography

Phishing is a type of social engineering attack manipulates messages and web pages to trick users into thinking they're engaging with a trusted entity. To stay safe, train yourself and others not to click suspicious links and report phishing to reportphishing@apwg.org. Organizations can also implement Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance (DMARC), an email protocol designed to govern email authentication and reporting that enhances protection against phishing and spoofing. #cybersecurityawarenessmonth #phishing #cyberattacks #secureourworld #cybersecurity

Organizations need crypto agility more than ever. What does this mean, and how should you approach it? In his latest Forbes Technology Council article, Jason Sabin, DigiCert CTO, offers key insights: • In a security breach, seconds matter. Enterprises must have the ability to swiftly swap out all cryptographic assets—certificates, PKI, and more. • PKI modernization is an effective focus, with automation as the key to scaling effectively. • Quantum advances bring both opportunities and new threats to digital trust. • Compliance requirements are also driving the need for crypto agility. • It’s not just IT’s job—crypto agility requires alignment across the entire organization. 🔗: https://lnkd.in/gXv57P8v #cryptoagility #pkimodernization #cybersecurity #digitaltrust #quantum #compliance