Site24x7's out of box SSL/TLS Certificate monitor periodically checks the validity of SSL/TLS certificates installed in your Web server from the cloud and triggers an alert before they expire. Detect certificate revocation, enable SHA-1 fingerprint check for checking certificate tampering and even detect any blacklisted certifying authority. Continuously monitor and manage the SSL certificates of custom and important web services like HTTPS, SMTP Server, POP Server, IMAP Server and FTP Server from 130 global monitoring locations. Promote your website's trustworthiness and be sure of providing a secure environment for your website visitors.
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Secure sockets layer (SSL) and transport layer security (TLS) certificates are cryptographic protocols that secure communication across computer networks.. These certificates establish an encrypted connection between a web server and a web browser, safeguarding transmitted data from unauthorized access or manipulation by malicious entities.
SSL monitoring is the process of continuously monitoring and analyzing SSL/TLS certificates used by web servers to secure communication over the internet. This involves tracking the validity, expiration dates, and overall health of SSL/TLS certificates to ensure the security of connections and data protection. With SSL monitoring, you receive:
Monitoring the expiration dates of SSL/TLS certificates to prevent unexpected certificate expirations, which can lead to service disruptions or security vulnerabilities.
Verifying the authenticity and trustworthiness of the certificate authority (CA) that issued the SSL/TLS certificate to ensure that it meets industry standards and is recognized by web browsers.
Monitoring certificate revocation lists and online certificate status protocol responses to detect if SSL/TLS certificates have been revoked due to security incidents or compromise.
Verifying the integrity of the certificate chain to ensure that each certificate in the chain is valid, properly signed, and issued by a trusted authority, thus establishing a secure connection between the client and server.
Monitoring SSL/TLS configuration settings, such as supported encryption algorithms, key lengths, and cipher suites, to ensure compliance with security best practices and regulatory requirements.
Generating alerts and reports to notify IT administrators of any issues, such as impending certificate expirations, certificate revocations, or misconfigurations, enabling them to take timely corrective actions.
Monitoring SSL certificates is crucial for several reasons. These certificates serve a pivotal role in safeguarding sensitive data transmitted over the internet. By keeping a vigilant eye on SSL certificates, organizations fortify their infrastructures against security breaches and ensure compliance with security standards and best practices. Typically, expired or improperly configured SSL certificates result in service disruptions or downtime. Monitoring helps organizations proactively detect and rectify issues with SSL certificates before they disrupt critical services and applications.
SSL certificates offer users a sense of security regarding the confidentiality of their transmitted data. Through monitoring, organizations uphold trust with customers and users by verifying the validity and proper configuration of SSL certificates, thereby diminishing the likelihood of security incidents or data breaches. Furthermore, SSL/TLS protocols and encryption algorithms are regularly updated to tackle emerging security vulnerabilities and weaknesses. Monitoring keeps organizations well-informed of potential vulnerabilities in SSL certificates, enabling them to take necessary measures to mitigate risks.
SSL/TLS handshakes and encryption/decryption processes can influence server performance and response times. Monitoring helps organizations fine-tune SSL configurations and settings to ensure optimal performance without compromising security.
Site24x7 SSL monitoring operates by continuously monitoring SSL/TLS certificates associated with websites or web applications. Site24x7,