Sectigo has released a comprehensive guide to help organizations navigate the upcoming changes in digital certificate lifecycles, as Google plans to reduce certificate lifespans from 398 to 90 days, and Apple proposes further decreases to 45 days by 2027.

The free "45-Day Survival Guide" addresses critical challenges organizations face with this transition, providing practical strategies for certificate lifecycle management to maintain security and compliance.

The impact of shortened certificate lifespans is significant:

• Manual certificate management becomes increasingly risky
• Organizations face potential security vulnerabilities
• Certificate renewals will require monthly attention
• IT workloads could increase twelvefold
• A two-week preparation window becomes necessary for each renewal

"We fully endorse shorter digital certificate lifespans to strengthen ecosystem integrity and mitigate risks," says Kevin Weiss, Sectigo CEO. "However, many organizations need support preparing for this transition."

Sectigo offers additional educational resources including:

• Expert webinars on 45-day SSL certificates
• Blogs on infrastructure preparation
• Podcast episodes discussing certificate lifecycle changes
• Automated Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM) solutions

According to Gartner®, implementing automated CLM is crucial for uninterrupted operations as certificate lifespans decrease and volume grows. Manual processes become unsustainable with shorter lifecycles.

Organizations can access Sectigo's guide and resources immediately to prepare for these important changes in certificate management.

Note: Sectigo is a leading provider of certificate lifecycle management solutions, serving over 700,000 customers with automated, cloud-native platforms that simplify enterprise security protocols.

The guide is available for free download, and organizations are encouraged to begin preparation immediately to ensure smooth transition to shorter certificate lifecycles.

[Gartner disclaimer: Gartner is a registered trademark of Gartner, Inc. and does not endorse specific vendors, products, or services. Research publications reflect Gartner's research organization opinions and should not be construed as statements of fact.]

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