GMO GlobalSign Launches TLS Certificate Management Tool for SMBs
Summary
GMO GlobalSign launched TLS Connect, an on-premises certificate lifecycle management tool for SMBs that automates TLS certificate discovery, deployment and renewal, with ACME and GlobalSign integrations.
Key points
- TLS Connect is designed to help SMBs manage public-trust TLS certificates.
- The tool provides certificate discovery and automates certificate deployment, renewal and replacement.
- It runs on premises and offers centralized management across multiple endpoints.
- Integrations include ACME, GlobalSign Atlas, the GlobalSign Certificate Center, and various network devices and servers.
- The article says certificate lifespans are scheduled to fall to 100 days in 2027 and 47 days in 2029.
Article Details
- Event Type
- Product launch
- Impact
- GMO GlobalSign launched TLS Connect, an on-premises certificate lifecycle management tool for SMBs. It automates TLS certificate discovery, deployment, renewal, and replacement, aiming to reduce certificate-related outages, support regulatory compliance, and lower administrative overhead. The product is designed to help customers adapt to progressively shorter TLS certificate lifespans.
People
Aditya AnandHead of Business Unit for TLS & CLM CA Division at GMO GlobalSign; described TLS Connect's intended role in helping SMBs adapt to shorter certificate lifespans.Aisling DawsonSenior Analyst at ABI Research; commented on SMB certificate-management needs and risks associated with outages and downtime.Julie GauntSenior Product Manager at GMO GlobalSign; discussed the business risk of unknown certificates and missed renewals.
Vendors
Products
AtlasTLS Connect offers on-premises centralized management, certificate discovery, ACME and Atlas/GCC integrations to help SMBs avoid outages, meet compliance, and adapt to shortened TLS certificate lifespans;GlobalSign Certificate Center (GCC)The product integrates with ACME, GlobalSign Atlas, the GlobalSign Certificate Center (GCC), and various network devices and servers.TLS ConnectGMO GlobalSign launched TLS Connect, a Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM) tool designed for SMBs to automate public trust TLS certificate deployment and renewal.