An update is available that enables administrators to update trusted and disallowed CTLs in disconnected environments in Windows

An update is available that enables administrators to update trusted and disallowed CTLs in disconnected environments in Windows Summary This software update provides the following improvements for Windows: Enables administrators to configure domain-joined computers to use the auto update feature...

Microsoft security advisory: Deprecation of SHA-1 hashing algorithm for Microsoft root certificate program: January 12, 2016

Microsoft security advisory: Deprecation of SHA-1 hashing algorithm for Microsoft root certificate program: January 12, 2016 Summary Microsoft has released a Microsoft security advisory about this issue for IT professionals. The security advisory contains additional security-related information. ...

Support for urgent Trusted Root updates for Windows Root Certificate Program in Windows

Support for urgent Trusted Root updates for Windows Root Certificate Program in Windows This article describes an update that enables urgent updates for the Windows Root Certificate Program in Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 8, Windows RT, Windows Server 2012, Windows...

MS KB3123479: Deprecation of SHA-1 Hashing Algorithm for Microsoft Root Certificate Program

The remote Windows host is missing Microsoft KB3123479, an update that restricts the use of certificates with SHA1 hashes, this restriction being limited to certificates issued under roots in the Microsoft root certificate program. This update increases the difficulty of carrying out some spoofin...

Mozilla Asks CAs for Details on Subordinate Certificate Controls

Mozilla has warned certificate authorities included in its root CA Certificate Program that they only have a few weeks left to comply with the company’s new policy, which requires CAs to adhere to the CA/Browser Forum Baseline Requirements and provide proof of audits of their subordinate...

MS KB2862973: Update for Deprecation of MD5 Hashing Algorithm for Microsoft Root Certificate Program

The remote host is missing Microsoft KB2862973, an update that restricts the use of certificates with MD5 hashes. This restriction is limited to certificates issued under roots in the Microsoft root certificate program. This update increases the difficulty of some spoofing, phishing, and...

Coalfire Certificates: Proof of a Job Well Done

Most security professionals don't like to boast about their good work. They would rather stay behind the scenes to keep systems and data protected from harm. However, companies also need to let customers and business partners know that they have a security program and are compliant with applicabl...