Introduction This guide provides a detailed walk-through for setting up a PowerDNS master-slave configuration on Debian 12, including installation, configuration, DNSSEC support, and implementation of automatic zone management and import scripts. This setup is ideal for managing multiple DNS zones with automatic replication between servers, efficient zone imports, and secureContinue Reading
The Redis ACL, short for Access Control List, is the feature that allows certain connections to be limited in terms of the commands that can be executed and the keys that can be accessed. The way it works is that, after connecting, a client is required to provide a usernameContinue Reading
Certificate validity periods are getting shorter — is your team ready to keep up with the new demands? Two options for managing shorter certificates… There’s no way around it — certificate lifespans are getting significantly shorter: Validity periods for SSL/TLS certificates will be nearly halved from 398 days to 200Continue Reading
Starting March 1, the lifespans of software-signing digital certificates will be reduced from 39 months to 15 months. Order a 2- or 3-year certificate ASAP before they’re officially gone Editor’s Note: Major CAs, including DigiCert and Sectigo, are rolling out these changes ahead of the March 1 deadline. Shorter codeContinue Reading
Digital signatures add another layer of security to your online transactions and communications. But how can you know they’re real? We’ll walk you through how to verify a digital signature online in several popular systems and email clients Digital signatures, unlike electronic signatures, can be cryptographically proven. This enables recipientsContinue Reading
Internet security is leveling up with MPIC. While your organization likely won’t need to do anything to prepare, here’s what to know about the industry’s changes and why they’re good for security Starting Sept 15, 2025, all publicly trusted certification authorities (CAs such as DigiCert, Sectigo, etc.) must perform domainContinue Reading
Sept. 10: Get actionable insights from 20+ global experts as they discuss PQC readiness assessments, migration plans, and other practical strategies DigiCert is hosting its second annual World Quantum Readiness Day on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. This two-hour webinar, themed “Quantum Blueprint: From Business Justification to Technical Readiness,” will featureContinue Reading
Changes to the S/MIME Certificate Baseline Requirements add support for automated mailbox validation (via the ACME protocol) and post-quantum cryptography algorithm testing July 2025 was a busy period in the CA/Brower Forum’s (CABF) S/MIME Certificate Working Group (SMCWG). There are two key ballots relating to S/MIME certificates that have beenContinue Reading
From cyber attacks on emergency call centers to electric and telecom network infiltrations, here’s what to know about the threats plaguing critical infrastructure sectors and how to fight back “We’re sorry, the number you are calling is not available.” Service outages can bring emergency services like 911 to a standstill.Continue Reading
These 30 social engineering attack statistics reveal human vulnerabilities and how bad guys love to exploit them (to your detriment) Social engineering doesn’t hack your company’s devices or digital assets; it “hacks” the people who have access to them. Bad guys have been influencing the behaviors of others throughout recordedContinue Reading