After a unanimous CA/Browser Forum vote, the maximum lifespan for publicly trusted SSL/TLS certificates will shrink from today’s 398-day limit to 200 days on March 15, 2026. From there, the industry will keep tightening the window until certificates last just 47 days by 2029. If your organization manages SSL certificates for websites, APIs, or any […]
In the web hosting industry, the word “unlimited” is often thrown around, promising the best deals for the best prices. Marketing banners frequently advertise unlimited disk space, unlimited bandwidth, and unlimited websites for a nominal monthly fee. To a growing business, this sounds like the ultimate deal. However, at KnownHost, we believe that informed hosting […]
Last year, researchers at KnownHost conducted a study that analyzed the movement in pricing across October and November in the build-up to Black Friday to evaluate how genuine Black Friday sales are across a host of tech products. To find out more about the previous study, read more here. Price hiking before discount sales is […]
If you manage websites or online services, you’ve probably gotten used to renewing your SSL certificate every year. But that’s about to change. The rules are shifting quickly, and the lifespan of standard SSL/TLS certificates is being shortened to improve web security for everyone. New requirements from the CA/Browser Forum, the group that sets the […]