SSL certificates ensure the encryption and integrity of data exchanged between a browser and a web server. There are different levels of certificates, Extended Validation (EV), Organizational Validation (OV) and Domain Validation (DV), which vary depending on the degree of authentication. The Extended Validation type SSL certificate provides the highest level of SSL authentication. It is obtained through a comprehensive and globally standardized identity verification process established by ... Read More
Category: Cybersecurity
New document : 5 minutes to understand SSL / TLS certificates
An SSL (Secure Socket Layer) or TLS (Transport Layer Security) certificate is a digital certificate that authenticates a server (most often a web server) and encrypts the data exchanged with it. The data is thus exchanged in confidence between two actors whose identity is known. The data exchanged cannot be spied on or altered by a third party: confidentiality and integrity. Download this document “5 minutes to understand: SSL / TLS certificates” on Nameshield’s website. ... Read More
New document : 5 minutes to understand DDoS attack
Every day, new DDoS attacks threaten the defense systems of companies and weaken networks even more. These DDoS attacks are increasing with the crisis that the world is experiencing today. Find in this document how a DDoS attack is carried out and which solutions should be chosen to stop them. Download ... Read More
New document : “5 minutes to understand: Cyberattacks – Operating Modes”
Every day, new cyberattacks threaten the defense systems of companies, and further weaken networks, cyberattacks occur exponentially. Find in this 5 minutes to understand document what are the most common cyberattacks’ operating modes and the solutions to implement to counter them. Download ... Read More
New document available on the Nameshield’s website: “5 minutes to understand – Abusive domain names registrations
The digital world is in perpetual evolution and every days, new domain names are registered around the world. Among these new registrations, some can potentially affect your notoriety, your activity, and your results. Fraudsters, through these abusive domain names registrations, seek to benefit from your notoriety as quickly as possible. Find in this “5 minutes to understand” document, available for download on the Nameshield’s website, the different practices of abusive domain n... Read More
New document available on the Nameshield’s website: “5 minutes to understand – Data theft of a website
Every day, new cyberattacks are threatening companies’ defense systems, and further weaken relations with web users, particularly on e-commerce websites. Identity theft and data theft have become common.The risks of a malicious person intercepting the data transmitted by the web user on your website and more generally all the information transmitted between the browser and the server of your website ,are increasing significantly.Find in this “5 minutes to understand” document, availab... Read More
Firefox 83 launches HTTPS-Only mode
On November 17, Mozilla released the version 83 of the Firefox browser, promising improved performance in terms of page loading and browsing responsiveness, as well as a significant reduction in the memory used. But above all, Mozilla introduces a brand-new security feature to the small world of browsers, an “HTTPS-Only Mode” option to limit browsing to secure HTTPS* connections only. Image source: Mozilla Security Blog Mozilla is pushing it further regarding the desire of ... Read More
The dangers of Wildcard certificates
Image source: skylarvision via Pixabay TLS/SSL certificates are used to authenticate servers (mostly Web) and encrypt traffic between websites and users. Thus, they ensure the integrity of the data exchanged and prevent data spying. The digitalization of the company and the world in general, as well as the browsers’ desire to impose HTTPS:// by default, have multiplied exponentially the need for certificates. To meet these growing needs, the wildcard certificate (*.domainname.com) i... Read More
Discover the Cybervictime.net website, launched on the occasion of the Cybersecurity Month
Source : Cybervictime.net website October is the month in Europe that celebrates cybersecurity. Every year, the aim of this operation is to make users aware of digital security issues, both on a personal and professional level. Many players are mobilized on this occasion to alert on cyber risks and inform on existing protection measures. It is in this context that the website cybervictime.net was launched! This website is a digital manual of easy to implement solutions to protect yo... Read More
New document available on the Nameshield’s website: “5 minutes to understand – The protection of your domain names”
Domain name is the first link between the web user and your website. It is thanks to the domain name that you are found on the Internet, that you are visible, that your identity is displayed and that you develop your business on the net. It is a digital asset of your business.The management and configuration of these domain names usually requires access to a management interface. The absence of a security policy can be dramatic.Find in this “5 minutes to understand” document, av... Read More
