To use the SSL/TLS verification and encryption features of OpenSSL based certificates for email, web, ldap, database and other similar solutions, certificates need to be created, signed, installed, and have a path to a valid certificate authority. Many people will do self-signed certificates just to get the verification and encryption capabilities for self-use. At the present time, it is possible to obtain a path to a free certificate authority. StartSSL provides free certificate signing to secure personal web sites, public forums or web mail. Continue reading "OpenSSL Server Certificates" »