Original Post: Effortless certificate management with automated CNAME validation
The article highlights the benefits of using Imperva’s managed certificate feature, emphasizing its robust, automated process for SSL certificate management, eliminating manual domain validation and renewal efforts. In today’s digital security landscape, SSL certificates are essential for encrypted and secure communications between browsers and websites but traditionally involve labor-intensive manual management, often prone to human error and compliance challenges.
Changes in SSL certificate validity, such as Google’s March 2023 announcement to reduce maximum validity to 90 days, further complicate manual management. Domain ownership validation, required annually, can be tedious and error-prone, particularly for organizations with complex domain management structures.
To streamline this, Imperva offers automation for domain revalidations and initial validations, greatly reducing risks and efforts. The CNAME validation method allows subdomains to validate ownership, easing the process and enabling delegation to more convenient domains. Imperva integrates CNAME validation in its onboarding process, providing a fully automated certificate lifecycle as long as the CNAME record remains.
For sites with many domains, account-level CNAME validation automates the entire process, including renewals and new site onboarding. However, site-level validation is recommended for single-site domains managed by resellers. Imperva’s automatic certificate management process ensures continuous SSL coverage, enhancing security with minimal effort. Further details can be found in their documentation.
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