SSL/TLS Certificates Get the 47-Day Makeover: A Comedy of Frequent Renewals!

Tech industry players are trimming TLS certificate terms to 47 days by 2029 for better digital security. This means more frequent updates for website owners, a move aimed at reducing vulnerabilities and boosting automation. Think of it as a digital haircut—short, sharp, and stylishly secure!

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Brace yourselves, webmasters! The certificate lifespan rollercoaster is about to get wilder than a cat meme marathon. By 2029, you’ll be changing SSL/TLS certificates more often than your socks (and yes, that’s a lot). But hey, look on the bright side: at least you won’t have time to get bored!

Key Points:

  • SSL/TLS certificate validity will be reduced to 47 days by 2029.
  • The changes will happen in phases: 200 days (2026), 100 days (2027), and 47 days (2029).
  • The shorter duration aims to limit the harm from compromised certificates.
  • Automation and crypto agility are expected to increase due to this change.
  • Machine identity management will become crucial as digital certificates proliferate.

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