SSL Validity Dropping to 199 Days in 2026

The CA/Browser Forum has passed Ballot SC081v3, reducing the maximum validity for publicly trusted SSL/TLS certificates. The Deadline:Starting March 15, 2026, the longest validity for any new SSL certificate will be 200 days. Major Certificate Authorities (CAs) are implementing this change even earlier, effectively limiting new certificates to 199 days. When This Affects You: Certificate Authority Adjustment Date […]

The Curious Case of SSL Certificate Lifetime: How Short is Too Short

In the sprawling landscape of internet security, few things are as simultaneously crucial and overlooked as SSL certificates. These digital credentials quietly work behind the scenes, encrypting your online communications and verifying website authenticity. Yet they come with a peculiar characteristic that often catches organizations off guard: they expire. Key Takeaways The story of SSL […]