Last week’s article covering the decision to distrust Symantec-issued TLS certificates generated a great response from our readers. One common question we received, and one that pops up just about any time SSL/TLS comes up, is how to determine when a site does and does not need such a certificate. Spoiler: Your site should probably […]
Google Chrome says goodbye to green ‘Secure’ lock on HTTPS sites. In the past, we saw a green padlock for secure and grey text for ‘non-secure’ sites. As HTTPS (secure sites) become the norm, Google will not make it obvious. BUT they will make ‘non-secure’ more obvious by making the label red. If you want […]
With version 68 of Chrome, Google will start labelling any site that doesn’t use HTTPS encryption as ‘Not secure’. Here’s why you should care. Source: HTTPS: What ‘Not Secure’ means, and why the label is good for the web […]
Expert Tips on How Password Hygiene Can Protect Your Accounts. Good Password Hygiene! Tripwire’s security experts offer the following advice for consumers to improve their password hygiene Source: Expert Tips on How Password Hygiene Can Protect Your Accounts […]
Google Online Security Blog: A secure web is here to stay. SOON… your HTTP website will say NOT SECURE in the Chrome Address bar! if you want your site to be secure, and show the green padlock, email me and I can sort it! Source: Google Online Security Blog: A secure web is here to […]
The Ultimate Guide to WordPress and GDPR Compliance (in Plain English). Wondering if WordPress is GDPR compliant? Looking for the best GDPR plugin for WordPress? Not sure what you need to do about GDPR? We have got you covered! Source: The Ultimate Guide to WordPress and GDPR Compliance (in Plain English) […]
Most GDPR emails unnecessary and some illegal, say experts. Many firms have the required consent already; others don’t have consent to send a request Source: Most GDPR emails unnecessary and some illegal, say experts | Technology | The Guardian […]
Chrome is going to stop telling you if a website is “Secure”. Google’s browser will also begin to flash warnings about HTTP websites Upcoming versions of Google’s Chrome will kill off some of browser’s security signposting, with HTTPS sites no longer marked as “secure” in the address bar. In a blogpost, Chrome security product manager […]
What is GDPR, and why should designers care? Your complete guide to the new law, courtesy of designers, agencies, and privacy experts. Source: What is GDPR, and why should designers care? […]
Why Your Domain Name is Your Business. When you’re deciding on a domain for your business, you might be tempted to stop with .com domains. In this article, we’ll look at different options for your domain and how you can score big with a creative domain name extension. Source: Why Your Domain Name is Your […]