Dear Client,
Apple announced that starting September 1, 2020, its Safari browser will no longer trust newly registered SSL certificates with a two-year validity period.
Two-year certificates registered until August 31, 2020, will be trusted, but certificates registered will not be on or after September 1, 2020. Why is the validity period reduced?
A longer validity period will take longer to roll out updates or changes in general. This increases security by reducing the window of exposure if a certificate is compromised, and ensures certificate holders regularly update their information.
Additionally, when a key is updated more frequently there is less chance of it being breached by a third party.
What will happen for our clients who purchase SSL with us?
What will happen for our clients who purchase SSL with us?
A) Clients with SSL of 2 years or more:
It will be valid until its expiration date but only 1 year extension is available when it expires.
B) Clients who wish to purchase a NEW SSL:
You will have the option to purchase it with 1 year validity only.
Feel free to contact us via our helpdesk portal if you are still concerned about SSL after reading this announcement.