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Code Smell 261 - DigiCert Underscores
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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/code-smell-261-digicert-underscores.
In digital certificate validation, missing an underscore prefix can lead to significant issues, as seen with DigiCert’s recent problems.
Check more stories related to cybersecurity at: https://hackernoon.com/c/cybersecurity. You can also check exclusive content about #ssl-certificate, #code-smells, #clean-code, #digicert, #digicert-validation, #dns-record-setup, #legacy-data-validation, #security-risks-in-validation, and more.
This story was written by: @mcsee. Learn more about this writer by checking @mcsee's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com.
Skipping essential validation steps like adding an underscore prefix can cause severe security and functionality issues. DigiCert’s recent oversight highlights the need for consistent validation and thorough testing. Ensure proper prefix usage, implement strict validation checks, and test with legacy data to avoid such problems.
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Manage episode 432650924 series 3474671
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/code-smell-261-digicert-underscores.
In digital certificate validation, missing an underscore prefix can lead to significant issues, as seen with DigiCert’s recent problems.
Check more stories related to cybersecurity at: https://hackernoon.com/c/cybersecurity. You can also check exclusive content about #ssl-certificate, #code-smells, #clean-code, #digicert, #digicert-validation, #dns-record-setup, #legacy-data-validation, #security-risks-in-validation, and more.
This story was written by: @mcsee. Learn more about this writer by checking @mcsee's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com.
Skipping essential validation steps like adding an underscore prefix can cause severe security and functionality issues. DigiCert’s recent oversight highlights the need for consistent validation and thorough testing. Ensure proper prefix usage, implement strict validation checks, and test with legacy data to avoid such problems.
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