Category: Certificate Type

LDAP Integration with S/MIME Certificates

LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) is an industry-standard protocol for accessing and managing directory information services. It is commonly used for storing and retrieving information

Installing an S/MIME Certificate and Sending Secure Email in Mozilla Thunderbird on Windows 10

These instructions detail how to install an S/MIME certificate and send secure email messages with Mozilla Thunderbird on Windows PCs.

How to eseal a Document using eSigner

Esealing is an option for users who want to quickly sign their documents on esigner.com using SSL.com’s self-issued document signing certificate. With esealing, there is

Create a Signing Workflow using eSigner

eSigner is an innovative browser-based app that allows users worldwide to secure their electronic documents by applying trusted digital signatures using a cloud-based document signing

What is a Certificate Authority (CA)?

Certificate authorities (CAs) are critical in securing online communications and identities. But what exactly does a CA do? And how do they establish trust online?

eSigner Signing Credential Guide

What is an eSigner Signing Credential A signing credential is like an “ID” or a unique identifier that can be assigned to a person or

What Is Certificate Pinning?

What is Certificate Pinning? Certificate pinning is a security mechanism used in the context of authenticating client-server connections, particularly in the context of secure communication

SSL/TLS Handshake: Ensuring Secure Online Interactions

Whenever we visit a website, make an online purchase, or check our email, data is transmitted back and forth between our devices and remote servers.

The Essential Guide to SAN Certificates

SSL/TLS certificates securely enable HTTPS and other encrypted connections for websites and services. Typically, you need a separate certificate for each hostname or domain you

Preparing Your Organization for the Quantum Revolution: A Guide to Implementing Post-Quantum Cryptography

Quantum computers will be potent and pose a massive threat to encrypting data as we know it. Here at SSL.com, we are on top of

SSL/TLS Best Practices for 2023

An overview of current best practices to keep in mind when setting up SSL/TLS for your website, focusing on both security and performance.

A Guide to PKI Protection Using Hardware Security Modules (HSM)

PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) relies on public and private keys to encrypt data. Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) safeguard these keys in tamper-proof boxes. HSMs store

SSL.com Legacy Cross-Signed Root Certificate Expiring on September 11, 2023

What is a cross-signed root certificate? A cross-signed root certificate is a digital certificate issued by one Certificate Authority (CA) that is used to establish

A guide to S/MIME Email Signing and Encryption

Email continues to be the primary means of business communication and growing even with the ascendance of other popular productivity messengers. The security risks affecting

Validation Process for Document Signing, Code Signing, and EV Code Signing Certificates

This how-to will walk you through the process of buying and submitting required documents for all SSL.com Document Signing certificates, as well as IV and

Ordering Process for Code and Document Signing Certificates

Both code signing and document signing certificates have similar options when it comes to storage of the private keys and options for signing. All code

Bulk Enrollment of Personal ID+Organization S/MIME Certificates

SSL.com provides bulk ordering and enrollment of Personal ID+Organization S/MIME certificates (also known as IV+OV S/MIME), through our bulk order tool. This guide will walk you

Private And Public Keys

SSL.com provides an explanation of Private and Public Keys.

Email Encryption: Why It’s Your Next Priority

We’re constantly bombarded with news about data breaches and cyber attacks. It’s like walking through a minefield, never knowing when you might step on a

Document Signing for Secure Transactions

The transition to a digital-first world is gaining momentum. In this swiftly evolving digital environment, electronic transactions are not merely a rising trend; they are

How to Use Pre-Signing Malware Scan with SSL.com eSigner

What is SSL.com Malware Scan? Malware Scan is a new service offered by SSL.com to software developers utilizing code signing certificates to assure that code

What Is the Difference Between Electronic and Digital Signatures?

Certificate-based digital signatures offer guarantees of authenticity, integrity, and non-repudiation that are not offered by simple electronic signatures.

Install SSL.com CA Root Certificates

CA Root Certificates, CA-bundle, Intermediate Files

How to enable OTP SMS Two-Factor Authentication for eSigner Code or Document Cloud Signing

This is a guide on how enroll an SSL.com document signing or code signing certificate to use the One Time Password (OTP,) Short Message Service

Manual Configure Trust in Adobe Acrobat

This is a guide on how to manually configure trust of a test document signing certificate in Adobe Acrobat. If you are using a test

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