FAQs

SSL encryption has not been “cracked” as far as fundamental cryptographic algorithms are concerned. Vulnerabilities and attacks occur only when the certificate is fraudulently issued or compromised during improper SSL configuration and management.

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The most trusted type of digital certificate is the Extended Validation (EV) SSL Certificate. EV certificates undergo a rigorous validation process, where the certificate authority conducts thorough checks to verify the identity and legitimacy of the organization. This includes validating legal existence, physical location, and operational status. 

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You can inspect the certificate details through your web browser. Start by visiting the website for which you have the SSL certificate. Once on the website, click on the padlock icon in the address bar. This will display the SSL certificate information. Look for the “Certificate” or “Certificate Details” option and click on it to view the details.

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The types of SSL certs matter a lot. Just like Domain Validation SSL isn’t suitable for e-commerce and financial websites, there’s no point in getting a premium EV certificate for a blog or a small business. If you don’t know what kind of certificate you need, use the SSL Wizard to get instant recommendations tailored to your specific needs and budget.

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To determine if a certificate is self-signed, check the issuer field in the certificate details. If the issuer is the same as the subject (or the issuer is not recognized by a trusted CA), it is likely a self-signed certificate.

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While a self-signed certificate provides some encryption, it’s still less secure than a certificate issued by a trusted CA. However, it’s better to have a self-signed certificate than no certificate at all when encryption is needed.

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It’s generally okay to use self-signed certificates in non-public, internal testing or development environments where trust is not a critical concern.

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Self-signed certificates are not inherently trusted by default, as they lack third-party verification and are not recognized by browsers or operating systems as trusted authorities.

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The validity period of self-signed certificates is determined by the issuer, typically ranging from a few days to several years.

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Code signing certificate validity depends on the provider and where the private key is stored.

DigiCert and GoGetSSL issue code signing certificates with a fixed one-year validity. It doesn’t matter if you use a CA-provided token or your own HSM. The term is always one year.

Sectigo (Comodo) works differently. If you use a CA-provided token, the certificate is also limited to one year. But if you store the private key in your own HSM, you can get a certificate valid for up to three years.

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