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Tim Callan

Why October 1, 2026, could be the day SSL/TLS certificates 'break the Internet'

Transport Layer Security. Protocols provide secured communications. Secure Socket Layer. TLS SSL.

As SSL/TLS certificate lifespans shrink, IT departments must adapt to faster renewal cycles. This shift toward shorter lifecycles, driven by a need for better security, will soon create immense operational pressure.

We predict major internet instability on October 1, 2026, when expiring SSL certificates could begin disrupting global internet services.

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