Yeah, you’re here because you want to know how to install a wildcard SSL certificate on your NGINX server. You’re not the first person to ask, nor are you likely to be the last. After all, NGINX is one of the most popular servers in use, and wildcard SSL certificates are great because they help you secure one domain and all of its first-level sub-domains. Add this together, and it means that sometimes people install wildcard SSL certificates on NGINX.
Monthly Archives: August 2019
Where Can I Get a Wildcard EV SSL Certificate?
We’ll discuss why this type of SSL certificate is seemingly impossible to find
EV wildcard SSL certificates are rare beasts, almost never observed in the wild. We get asked a lot where one can find such a rare certificate and we always tell them that journey will be long and arduous. First, you’ll need to find a mirror that can transport you to Narnia… Oh, that sounds fantastical? Well, EV wildcards are just as fantastical.
What is a SAN Certificate and How Does SAN SSL Work to Secure My Site?
We’ll break down what is SAN certificate is SSL and why it matters to your organization
SANs. Hardly anyone seems to love acronyms as much as IT and infosec professionals. Well, except maybe government or medical professionals… but, you get the point. However, what is SAN in SSL? You’re likely here because you’re wondering “what is a SAN certificate” and how is it useful? Well, you’ve come to the right place for an answer. This is kind of our area, after all.
Free EV SSL Certificate – Is It Possible?
Why extended validation is not something that comes cheap for site security
It’s no secret that people love free things. A complimentary breakfast at a hotel. A free estimate for a service job. A free sample of food at the grocery store. This “I want it free” mindset even spills over into the IT security world with the idea of a free EV SSL. It’s such a popular topic that we already wrote an article on the topic of free SSL certificates vs paid SSL certificates.
How to Install a Wildcard SSL Certificate on IIS 7 and IIS 8
Your guide on how to effectively install a wildcard SSL certificate on your Microsoft server
Do you want to know how to install a wildcard SSL certificate on IIS? No worries. We’ve got you covered. Heck, we’ve even included some screenshots of the steps to help you along the way. We’re no strangers to this process — we’ve even written other resources such as how to install wildcard SSL certificates on multiple servers.
Facing Off: AlphaSSL Wildcard vs Comodo Wildcard SSL
In this competition between two popular wildcard SSL certificates, which will come out on top?
(Cue our announcer-style voice.) In a battle for the heavyweight title of the best wildcard SSL certificate, we have two competitors. In corner one, our first contender is an AlphaSSL wildcard certificate. In the other corner is our second competitor, Comodo SSL wildcard certificate. Which type of wildcard will be victorious and why?
