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New Regulations Demand Shorter SSL Certificates, Boost Crypto Agility

11/18/2025

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Regulations shorten Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security certificates to lifespans of six months by March 2026 and monthly by March 2029 to boost trust.
Chief information officers must prioritize crypto agility to manage these transitions, as 96% express concern about impact of shorter certificates.
Quantum computing creates a risk to cryptography and requires quantum-resistant algorithms by 2030.
A Center of Cryptographic Excellence can reduce costs and improve readiness for disruptions.

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Story summary

Regulations shorten Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security certificates to lifespans of six months by March 2026 and monthly by March 2029 to boost trust.
Chief information officers must prioritize crypto agility to manage these transitions, as 96% express concern about impact of shorter certificates.
Quantum computing creates a risk to cryptography and requires quantum-resistant algorithms by 2030.
A Center of Cryptographic Excellence can reduce costs and improve readiness for disruptions.