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In a previous post, we covered how to create a self signed SSL certificate using openssl. However, there are some consequences when using self signed certificates… Some web browsers will return warnings/errors because the certificate isn’t trusted. Typically “trusted certificates” are signed by a single or possibly multiple certificate authorities (certificate chain) that are trusted… Continue reading Create a signed SSL certificate using OpenSSL

In my line of work, I do a lot of testing and configuration of web based security products. Most times, these web based applications or appliances require SSL certificates to ensure that communication to and from the server are encrypted. Purchasing an SSL certificate issued from a trusted certificate authority (CA) like Thawte or Verisign… Continue reading Create a self signed SSL certificate with Subject Alternative Name