How SSL Certificate Monitoring Prevents Man-in-the-Middle Attacks

Posted on September 26th, 2025 by Simon Rodgers in Monitoring, Explainer

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Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attacks remain one of the most dangerous cybersecurity threats. In these attacks, hackers secretly intercept and sometimes alter communication between two parties. Without proper encryption, sensitive data such as passwords, credit card details, and personal information becomes exposed.

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The Cost of Ignoring Expired SSL Certificates for Businesses

Posted on September 11th, 2025 by Simon Rodgers in Monitoring, Guides

Illustration showing a laptop with a broken SSL certificate, a warning symbol, a shield, and coins representing security risks and financial losses.

SSL certificates secure the digital backbone of businesses. They encrypt data, protect customer trust, and ensure compliance with strict regulations. Yet many companies still face the cost of ignoring expired SSL certificates every year. When a certificate expires, the consequences hit hard: websites go offline, users see security warnings, and revenues drop. Let's break down the risks, costs, and ways to prevent expired SSL certificates from damaging your business.

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Why Do SSL Certificates Fail in Multi-Cloud Environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)?

Posted on August 29th, 2025 by Simon Rodgers in Explainer

Diagram showing SSL certificate failures in multi-cloud environments with AWS, Azure, and GCP connected to a broken certificate warning.

SSL certificates keep websites and apps secure, but in AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), misconfigurations or expirations can still cause services to go offline. Why do these failures happen, and how can you prevent them?

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Why SSL Certificate Verification Failed: All Causes, Fixes & Prevention

Posted on August 15th, 2025 by Simon Rodgers in Guides, Security

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SSL Certificate Verification Failed errors are one of the most common and frustrating issues for developers, DevOps engineers, and system administrators. Whether you're building a Python application, running a Docker container, or managing a web server, this guide will help you:

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Why Do You Need an SSL Certificate? Essential Reasons for Your Website

Posted on July 30th, 2025 by Damien Jordan in Monitoring, Explainer

Illustration of a glowing padlock over a web browser, surrounded by shields and secure data lines, symbolizing website security and SSL encryption.

Why do you need an SSL certificate? To protect your website and users. SSL certificates encrypt data, build trust, improve SEO, and ensure compliance with industry standards. This article will explore each of these reasons in detail.

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