The debate has been raging for years. Which is the superior application delivery controller (ADC), F5 BIG-IP or Citrix NetScaler?
The recent CA/Browser Forum meeting revealed significant changes to Apple’s certificate lifecycles, and they seem to be following Google’s lead. With a proposal to reduce TLS validity periods to just 45 days by 2027, this adjustment to Apple’s certificate lifecycles has sparked even more anxious discussion among IT professionals – yes, it’s frustrating, but it’s also important.
The proposal demonstrates a measured approach to implementing these changes, with Apple’s approach, lifecycles will reduce gradually over the course of the next three years.
Our partner, AppViewX, looks at the breakdown in more detail. Read their blog here.
Looking beyond immediate operational considerations, Apple’s certificate lifecycle changes deliver several key security advantages:
British businesses managing certificate estates will need to adapt to Apple’s certificate lifecycle changes. The new 45-day validity period introduces more frequent renewal requirements – at least eight times annually – but simultaneously creates an opportunity to modernise certificate management processes.
The proposed 10-day Domain Control Validation re-use period, while more stringent, ensures consistent verification of domain ownership; a crucial security measure in today’s dynamic digital landscape.
View the new Apple’s certificate lifecycles as a catalyst for implementing automated certificate management. Modern automation solutions – like AppViewX – transform frequent renewals from a potential burden into a seamless background process.
Use this transition period to map your current certificate ecosystem, identify consolidation opportunities and remove legacy certificates where needed.
Implement solutions offering real-time certificate visibility, centralised management and complete and comprehensive audit trails.
Revise your certificate management policies to support an automated renewal process and establish clear responsibilities and incident response procedures. As well as this, it’s imperative that you align with the new industry standards across your whole estate.
Learn more about Certificate Management here.
While adapting to Apple’s certificate lifecycle changes may seem daunting, this shift reflects the growing importance of up-to-date certificates being a key factor for cyber security. Organisations that modernise their processes now will be better positioned to maintain robust security postures while managing certificates effectively.
While these enforced changes doubtless present technical and operational challenges, the cyber security benefits of ever-shorter certificate lifecycles will continue to outweigh the difficulties. Certificate automation technology is the answer, removing the headache from these and future changes, while giving you full visibility and control of certificate lifecycles.
Contact our team today to discuss how we can help your organisation prepare for Apple’s certificate lifecycle changes while strengthening your overall security stance.
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