Why are SSL certificates such a big deal? Digital certificates, or secure sockets layer (SSL) certificates encrypt internet data traffic and verify the owner of a domain name for security purposes, ensuring all data exchanged stays private. Internet users notice
This is the final installment of a three-part blog series where CSC® explores how the WHOIS database has become a window into the security set up of an organization due to the ever-increasing threats of cyber crime. Click here to
This is the second installment of a three-part blog series where CSC® explores how the WHOIS database has become a window into the security set up of an organization due to the ever-increasing threats of cyber crime. Click here to
Most people responsible for managing domain name portfolios don’t give the WHOIS much thought. However, there is much more to consider beyond ensuring that domains are registered to a valid legal entity. “Every year, millions of individuals, businesses, organizations, and
What You Need to Know About Online Marketplaces in Asia: New Trends and Emerging Marketplaces What are the key digital challenges your brand will face in online marketplaces in Asia? China’s online retail market is predicted to be worth $672 billion by
The new year came with new security updates to the Google® ChromeTM browser (Chrome 56). Beginning January 2017, Chrome 56 marks HTTP pages as not secure in an attempt to make the Internet more secure, while alerting users to security
Distributed Denial of Services (DDoS) attacks continue to be complex and unpredictable, making them more challenging for companies to mitigate. In Q3 2016, our partner, Verisign®—a global leader in network infrastructure who manages two of the Internet’s 13 root servers—observed
The holiday season from November to December corresponds with the largest shopping season of the year. Starting on Black Friday—November 25, 2016—and gaining momentum on Cyber Monday—November 28—the biggest online shopping day in the U.S.—the opportunity for cyber crime will
The September edition of CSC® Digital Brand Services’ New gTLD Utilization Report shows 14,098 generic top level domains have broken through to make the Alexa Top 1M list, up 19% since our last report. As always, we continue to share
Buying retail is fine when you’re shopping for the holidays or getting a gift for an office co-worker. After all, who doesn’t like saving a little money during a big sale, or finding that perfect sweater or pair of shoes
