The Changing Landscape of SSL/TLS Certificates
The digital security industry is undergoing a significant transformation with the recent decision to reduce maximum certificate lifespans from the current 398 days to just 47 days by 2029. This change, approved by the CA/B Forum, will be implemented through a phased approach:
· March 2026: Maximum certificate lifespan reduces to 200 days
· March 2027: Further reduces to 100 days
· March 2029: Implements 47-day maximum validity
This progressive reduction necessitates immediate attention and preparation from organizations of all sizes.

Emerging Challenges for Modern Enterprises
The shortened certificate lifespans present several critical challenges:
· Operational Overhead: Monthly renewal cycles will replace annual processes
· Risk Management: Increased frequency raises the potential for service interruptions
· Monitoring Complexity: Traditional manual tracking becomes impractical
· Compliance Concerns: Maintaining continuous security compliance becomes more demanding

NicSRS October Launch in Beijing: Introducing sslTrus CLM & sslTrus CaaS
To help businesses meet this challenge, NicSRS will unveil two new solutions under its sslTrus brand at our October product launch:
· sslTrus CLM (Certificate Lifecycle Management): Designed for large organizations and complex IT environments, CLM provides centralized visibility, automated renewal, and intelligent policy enforcement to eliminate the risk of outages.
· sslTrus CaaS (Certificate-as-a-Service): Tailored for SMEs, this lightweight and cost-effective solution simplifies certificate deployment and renewal, giving smaller teams peace of mind without the need for complex infrastructure.

Strategic Partnership: Sectigo SCM & Sectigo CaaS
At the same event, we will also introduce new solutions from our strategic partner Sectigo:
· Sectigo SCM: A robust enterprise-grade CLM platform with advanced automation and integrations for global organizations.
· Sectigo CaaS: A scalable certificate-as-a-service offering that complements sslTrus CaaS, ideal for businesses looking to adopt Sectigo’s trusted infrastructure.

How They Differ
For Enterprise Environments:
sslTrus CLM excels in domestic environment support with local deployment options and comprehensive domestic cloud/WAF integration, while Sectigo SCM provides superior international cloud platform support and ACME protocol standardization.
For Small and Medium Businesses:
sslTrus CaaS offers greater flexibility with multi-CA support and comprehensive monitoring capabilities, whereas Sectigo CaaS provides straightforward pricing for organizations primarily using Sectigo certificates.

Looking Ahead
The reduction of SSL certificate validity to 47 days is not just a challenge—it's an opportunity for organizations to modernize their security management. At NicSRS, we are committed to empowering our partners and customers with flexible solutions that fit different business sizes and needs.
Stay tuned for updates later this month when we'll announce specific dates, times, and registration details for our October product launch event.
Visit our website or contact our team to explore more details.