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Context and next steps from SwissSign. The CA/Browser Forum has decided to gradually reduce the lifespan of SSL/TLS certificates and the validity period for domain verification, with far-reaching consequences for IT teams worldwide. Here's a brief summary of the situation and how we at SwissSign will continue to support you.

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New security requirement: CA/B Forum Ballots SC-067 (TLS) & SMC-010 (S/MIME)

New regulations from the CA/Browser Forum (Ballot SC-085v2 & SMC014)

The CA/B Forum continuously makes new decisions that adapt the Baseline Requirements for TLS/SSL certificates, S/MIME or Code Signing and more. These changes have a direct impact on Certificate Authorities and certificate users.

As of June 2026, the use case "Client Authentication" may no longer be included in public SSL/TLS certificates, otherwise they would no longer be considered trustworthy by Google Chrome. Check in good time whether and to what extent you are using SSL/TLS certificates in this way, and what alternatives are available for your encryption - background and recommendations from SwissSign.