What's the Difference Between a Root CA and Intermediate CA? Certification authorities (CAs) play a crucial role in securing communications and transactions over the internet through the use of digital certificates. CAs issue digital certificates that validate the...
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How to Fix “Secure Connection Failed” Error in Firefox
What Does Secure Connection Failed Error Mean? The “Secure Connection Failed” error in Firefox indicates that the browser is unable to establish a secure HTTPS connection to a website. This usually occurs due to issues with the website's security certificate. Here are...
What are the Best Practices for Code Signing HSM
Overview of Hardware Security Module A Hardware Security Module (HSM) is a physical computing device that provides extra security for sensitive cryptographic operations like code signing. HSMs protect private keys used for code signing and provide strong cryptographic...
How to Fix CVE-2022-21449 – Psychic Signatures Vulnerability in Java
Understanding of CVE-2022-21449 On February 1, 2022, researchers at Chrome DevTools disclosed a high severity vulnerability in the Java Cryptography Architecture (JCA) component of Oracle Java SE affecting multiple versions. This vulnerability, tracked as...
How to Install Wildcard SSL Certificate on IIS 7 or 8
IIS 7 or 8 Windows Server: CSR Creation & Wildcard SSL Installation A wildcard SSL certificate allows you to secure unlimited subdomains under a base domain with a single SSL certificate. For example, a wildcard certificate for *.example.com will work for...
Public Key vs Private Key
Introduction to Public Key and Private Key Public key cryptography, also known as asymmetric cryptography, uses a pair of keys to encrypt and decrypt data. The key pair consists of a public key and a private key. Though related, the public and private keys have...
How to Fix ERR_SSL_WEAK_EPHEMERAL_DH_KEY
What Does ERR_SSL_WEAK_EPHEMERAL_DH_KEY Mean? The ERR_SSL_WEAK_EPHEMERAL_DH_KEY error is a security warning that indicates your browser has detected a weak Diffie-Hellman (DH) key being used during the setup of an encrypted SSL/TLS connection with a website. This...
How to Fix the SSL Handshake Failed Error
What Does SSL Handshake Failed Error Mean? The SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) handshake failed error occurs when your browser is unable to establish a secure connection with a website. This is often caused by misconfigured SSL certificates or other SSL-related issues on...
What is Symmetric Encryption?
Understanding Symmetric Encryption Encryption is a method of scrambling data so that only authorized parties can access it. It has become an essential tool for protecting sensitive information in today's digital world. Symmetric encryption is one of the most basic...
How to Install an SSL Certificate on Qmail
Qmail Server SSL Certificate Installation Guide Qmail is a popular open-source mail transfer agent (MTA) developed by Dan Bernstein. It is known for its security, reliability, and speed. Enabling SSL encryption in Qmail is crucial to secure email communication and...