Offline CA Maintenance – What Do You Really Need to Do?
In a previous post, I discussed the configuration and isolation of true offline Certificate Authorities. There I made reference to the fact that an offline CA is one that never sees the light of day, figuratively that is. The CA should be air-gaped from the network, which requires physical access to the CA to manage […]
Microsoft OCSP Responders – Trust, Renewals and RFC 6960
Online Certificate Status Protocol (OCSP) provides an efficient mechanism for distributing certificate revocation information. When certificates are exchanged and validated, computers need to determine if the certificate has been revoked – meaning the CA has reason to consider the certificate as untrusted. This is often placed in a Certificate Revocation List (CRL). Clients download this […]
Announcing Free PKI Assessments
Editor’s Note (2025 Update): The Online PKI Assessment Portal is no longer offered. Its capabilities have evolved into PKI Spotlight—a modern platform designed to give you continuous visibility into the health and security of your PKI. If you’re considering an assessment today, Spotlight is where to start. Contact us to learn how you can get […]