Private Key: What It Is, How It Works, Best Ways to Store A private key is an integral component of public key cryptography, which is a popular method of securing communications and transactions online. This long-form article will provide an in-depth overview of what...
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SHA1 vs SHA256: What’s the Key Difference Between Them?
Introduction to SHA1 and SHA256 Hashing Algorithms Cryptographic hash functions like SHA1 and SHA256 are essential tools in cryptography and network security. They are used to verify data integrity, check password strength, digital signatures, message authentication...
How to Install an SSL Certificate on IIS 10?
CSR Creation & SSL Certificate Installation on IIS 10 An SSL certificate enables encryption of communication between a web server and web browsers. Installing an SSL certificate on your IIS 10 web server allows users to establish secure HTTPS connections to your...
What is SSL/TLS Handshake?
The SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) handshake is the process that establishes an encrypted connection between a client and a server over the internet. It allows the client and server to authenticate each other and negotiate encryption algorithms and cryptographic keys...
Fix ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT Error
What Does ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT Error Mean? The ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT error is one of the most common errors people encounter when browsing the internet. This error indicates that the request timed out because it took too long to connect to the remote server....
How to Install an SSL Certificate on Oracle Wallet Manager
Oracle Wallet Manager SSL Certificate Installation Guide Installing an SSL Certificate on Oracle Wallet Manager allows for secure encrypted connections and authentication. SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificates enable secure connections between a client and server by...
TPM vs HSM
Know the Technical Differences between TPM and HSM TPM (Trusted Platform Module) and HSM (Hardware Security Module) are two common hardware security technologies used to protect cryptographic keys and processes. While both provide secure storage for keys, there are...
What is a YubiKey: How to Set it up with Auth0?
Getting Started with YubiKey A YubiKey is a small hardware device made by Yubico that provides strong two-factor authentication and prevents account takeovers. It acts as a physical USB security key that generates one-time passwords and cryptographic keys to...
What is a Self-Signed Certificate?
Understanding Self-Signed Certificates A self-signed certificate is a digital certificate that is signed by its own creator rather than by a trusted certificate authority (CA). Self-signed certificates can be used to encrypt communications and identify servers,...
How to Fix ERR_CERTIFICATE_TRANSPARENCY_REQUIRED in Chrome
What Does NET::ERR_Certificate_Transparency_Required Error Mean? The ERR_CERTIFICATE_TRANSPARENCY_REQUIRED error in Chrome indicates that the certificate for a website you are trying to access does not comply with Google's Certificate Transparency policy. This policy...