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04Nov 2018 by Core

Different Name, Same Great Solutions: Comodo is now Sectigo

Comodo CA has re-branded and is now officially Sectigo. We know you have questions, so this post is designed to give you the answers you need and outline what this change means to you as a customer.

Why the change?

Francisco Partners acquired the Comodo Group’s certificate business from back in the fall of 2017. This entity, branded Comodo CA, continued to operate in the same markets, attend the same trade shows and help the same buyers as Comodo Group. The re-brand decision was made to avoid confusion as well as help them deliver on their mission to help organizations of all sizes confidently secure and maximize the digital frontier.

What exactly is changing?

While at first glance this might look like a simple name and logo change, it goes way beyond that. Here’s a quick summary of everything that’s new:

New Company Name

Comodo CA is now officially Sectigo to clearly distinguish the new company from predecessors and prevent confusion.

New Logos

The company logo has been updated. Though November 2019, the new logo should be shown with the “Formerly Comodo CA” tagline.

New Brand

The brand has been updated to represent a more complete web security. New product line logos have also been created for EnterpriseSSL, InstantSSL and PositiveSSL.

New Product Names

All products are being renamed to align with the new brand. For example, Comodo EV SSL is now Sectigo SSL EV, and Comodo SSL Wildcard is now Sectigo SSL Wildcard.

We’re here to help you find the right level of validation based on your goals.

02Oct 2018 by Core

ISPmanager video tutorials

Hosting, ISPmanager

We added 4 video tutorials that demonstrate ISPmanager functionality. You can watch the overview of the panel web-interface, learn how to create your web-site, install WordPress and free Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate. The playlist is also available in ISPmanager (Help → Video tutorials).

Introduction to the ISPmanager 5 interface

Uploading website files to ISPmanager

How to install WordPress (or any CMS) with ISPmanager

How to install an SSL by Let’s Encrypt in ISPmanager

This post is published by agreement with ISPsystem — the developer of the server panel ISPmanager.
Original publication: https://www.ispsystem.com/news/video-tutorials

15May 2018 by Core

Shared Hosting vs VPS Hosting – The Difference

Hosting, Shared Hosting, VDS, VPS

Many of us have wondered and been at sea when it comes to opting for the most suitable type of hosting for a given project. Whether you are a professional blogger or a business owner, you might want to know about the difference – Shared hosting vs VPS or VDS hosting.
Let us walk you through the several advantages each offers and why it may fit your requirements!

Basic Understanding – Shared Hosting

Shared Hosting, in a simple example, is like living a villa with a garden or pool that is also used by your neighbors. This hosting lets you share your resources on a server space with other users and businesses. Since you share the same resources, you use the same storage, bandwidth, and database as the others. It proves to be popular as it is basic, affordable and easy to maintain.

Advantages of Shared Hosting

If you are looking for a hosting that is economical and easy to maintain, Shared hosting is the perfect solution. This hosting is fairly known for the fact that it suits all the newbies who intend to be on the web since it is the cheapest form of hosting. You do not require much technical knowledge to operate this hosting. It is easy and hassle-free when it comes to upgrades, as most of it is taken care by your web host. Not much technical assistance is required and all your installations can be done smoothly.

Basic Understanding – VPS

Virtual Private Server also is known as VPS hosting boasts a pool of features, which are significantly different from Shared hosting. It is like living in a single apartment that requires you to maintain that space by yourself. You are responsible for the entire space while having the advantage to customize by choice and need. If your customer’s website is loaded with high-security data and heavy applications, VPS hosting is the ideal pick.

Advantages of VPS

There are no second thoughts when it comes to VPS. It has many benefits just like shared hosting. The main benefit, however, is full root access to your server to configure it as per your needs. One can enjoy full resource allowance like bandwidth and storage, which is dedicated to your server. You now have the power to expand your website over time helping it operate at a high level. No worries for your website when it comes to security. VPS hosting makes an asset for companies where security is a top priority.

Let us understand the Shared hosting vs VPS hosting debate with this simple checklist:

Shared hosting is best for you if you are:

Experimenting web hosting and not looking to invest much;
Launching a startup;
Running a small-medium sized business;
Less frequented visitors on website;
Not requiring a lot of space and bandwidth.

VPS hosting is best for you if your

Budget is big enough to justify opting for a VPS hosting;
Running a well-established business;
Business is large in scale;
Customers’ site frequents large amounts of traffic which call for more space and bandwidth;
Customers are looking for comprehensive security beyond what a regular shared hosting can offer;
Clients want to configure detailed aspects of the server.

What is best for you

Shared hosting vs VPS or VDS hosting comparison is not as comprehensive. Both fit a different type of websites. It all boils down to what your needs are and how much is one willing to pay. In many instances, shared hosting is a right fit for a lot of individuals or small sized businesses. It is less comprehensive from a technical standpoint with a convenient user interface. On the other side, most established businesses will look for benefits of VPS hosting. This serves all their immediate preferences and provides scalability. They call for enough bandwidth to live up to customer demand and maintain consistent growth, which VPS hosting takes care of.

At this moment, the key differences between Shared and VPS/VDS hosting are clearly before us. We offer both, regardless of what size, kind, and type of business. This decision purely depends on you and your need, and we have got you covered.

We hope scanning through benefits of each of the product helps you make the right choice for your website.

26Apr 2018 by Core

5 Reasons Your Business Needs HTTPS

Security, SSL Certificates

The rules have changed about what good website security means — starting with a new minimum requirement for all website pages to support encrypted connections. The good news is you’ll gain other valuable benefits by adhering to this new standard. First, let’s get on the same page by reviewing a few basics.

What’s HTTPS?

When your customers land on a web page that’s not protected by any type of SSL Certificate they’ll see http:// at the beginning of the website address in the browser bar. This used to be perfectly fine unless your webpage involved a login ID, password, form or payments. Enter the era of mega cybercrime.

HTTP has one glaring flaw — it’s not secure. Any information transmitted via an HTTP connection is vulnerable to being tampered with, misused or stolen. Your visitors deserve to know any data they share with you is safe from prying eyes.

Installing an SSL Certificate changes the browser bar address to https:// to clearly show visitors the connection is encrypted, meaning the server is authenticated and data is protected in transit. No wonder web browsers have made HTTPS the new standard for website security.

HTTPS Is Good for Your Bottom Line

Enabling encrypted connections is one great reason to protect your website with an SSL Certificate. But, it’s not the only reason. Here are some other ways HTTPS brings value to your business.

Speeds Up Performance

Being the slow kid on the block and the last one picked for dodgeball is a bummer. Being slow online could cost you everything. HTTP is being replaced by a newer faster version — HTTP/2. Encrypted connections are required to unlock the latest speed and security features.

Increases Search Engine Traffic

Google includes SSL as a ranking factor. How’d you like to boost your search visibility up to 5%? Be found above the competition by encrypting every page of your website.

Enables Mobile Options

Salesforce reports 71% of marketers believe mobile is core to their business. Mobile’s most popular features — geolocation, motion orientation, microphone, fullscreen and camera access — require HTTPS to be enabled by most browsers

Protects Your Brand Reputation

A recent CA Security Council Report shows a mere 2% of customers would proceed past the “Not Secure” warnings that are due to kick in July 1 for all webpages without HTTPS connections. Show visitors your brand values their security by protecting your website with an SSL Certificate.

Delivers a Seamless Experience

Don’t let visitors engage with several pages on your site only to be get broadsided with a “Not Secure” warning on pages you haven’t protected. They’ll reward you for taking the extra steps to give them an end-to-end encrypted experience.

Identity Validation Matters

HTTPS is no longer optional if you want to build relationships and a business online. The good news it adds a lot of value to your business. But, SSL Certificates do more than enable HTTPS. They also authenticate, or validate your identity so visitors know it’s really you on the other end of their connection.

We’re here to help you find the right level of validation based on your goals.

30Mar 2018 by Core

The Clock is Ticking — Act by July 1 to Avoid “Not Secure” Warnings

Security, SSL Certificates

If you’ve been following website security industry changes, you may know that the move by browsers to warn visitors of webpages served via HTTP as “Not Secure” has been in the works for a while. And, if you’re like most organizations, preparing for the inevitable has been dead last on your to-do list. Unfortunately, pretending there’s no fire doesn’t mean you won’t eventually get burned.

Implementation has been gradual and the end date has been moved out a few times but, according to the Feb. 8 announcement by Google, you’ll need to get an SSL certificate for all your webpages — not just the ones with login requirements or forms — by the time Chrome 68 launches. Starting July 2018, Chrome will universally alert visitors that land on any HTTP webpage. What began as a nudge from Google and Mozilla that only impacted pages with unencrypted password or text fields has become a no-exceptions requirement. We’re guessing this isn’t what you want your visitors to see.

Why HTTPS?

HTTP served Internet users well for many years. Unfortunately, given today’s cybercrime-ridden web, it has one crucial flaw — it’s not secure. That means data in transit can be stolen or manipulated.

HTTPS is secure and shows visitors https:// in the browser bar indicating encryption is authenticating the server and protecting transmitted information. So, it’s easy to understand why web browsers are now requiring it as a basic standard.

How do I get HTTPS?

SSL Certificates enable HTTPS — so the sooner you install one on all your webpages, the better. But, remember, website security is about more than encrypting data. Ensuring who’s on the other end of the data transfer is equally, if not more, important so making sure you have the right level of identity validation matters.

Choosing the right SSL certificate can be confusing, but it doesn’t have to be. We’re here to help you sort through your options and find the most cost-effective way to meet the July 1, 2018, deadline and boost your bottom line.

18Mar 2018 by Core

March promotions

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Spring brings prices down!

Up until the end of March, promotional prices for domain registration in zones:

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Find and register your preferred domain at: https://core.eu/en/domain/

Virtual servers 20% cheaper

We offer a 20% discount on all the servers listed on the page for three months. To get a discount, use the code D650FIG3ZL on the server order page.

The discount is valid for 3 months and applies to Web Hosting Packages, VPS and VDS servers.

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01Mar 2018 by Core

Spring News — Core Solutions

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Dear friends!

Welcome to the CORE.EU Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/coreeu-372914296422719/

To celebrate the opening the facebook page, we offer a 20% discount on all the servers listed on the page for three months.

To get a discount, use the code D650FIG3ZL on the server order page. The discount is valid for 3 months and applies to Web Hosting Packages, VPS and VDS servers.

Like and share the news with your friends!

May the spring be with you! 🙂
Core Solutions OÜ

20Feb 2018 by Core

SSL Certificates – The How and Why

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If you’ve recently surfed the Internet on your Chrome browser, you’ve probably noticed an indicator next to a domain name. The symbol indicates if a website is safe to visit:

Secure: The information you send to the site will be private.
Info: The site isn’t using a private connection. Someone might be able to see the information you send through this site. Google suggests you don’t enter sensitive details, like passwords or credit cards.
Not Secure or Dangerous: Google suggests you don’t enter any private or personal information on this page. If avoidable, don’t use this site.

Why does this happen?

HTTP is HyperText Transfer Protocol and the ‘S’ at the end of HTTPS stands for SSL (Secure Socket Layer). This digital certificate, if installed, activates a padlock and the HTTPS protocol which allows a secure connection from a web server to a browser. Without a digital certificate or a ‘HTTPS’ connection, Chrome will label the website as ‘Not Secure’.

What does an SSL certificate do?

An SSL certificate is a bit of code that secures sensitive information across different networks around the world. Even if your website does not request information like credit card details, SSL is still critical to your website.

Information is passed from computer to computer to get to the destination server. An computer within this network (between your computer and the destination server) will have access to passwords, account details, personal information etc. An SSL certificate encrypts that information so it is only read by the destination server.

Can I install an SSL certificate on my server?

To ensure your clients’ websites are marked safe, we strongly suggest installing SSL certificates on Shared Hosting and any other server you use.

All the Shared hosting packages by Core support installation of Digital Certificates; bought either from us or any third party vendors.

We understand the importance and the need for data protection, so we offer 76 different types of certificates from major certificate authorities: RapidSSL, GeoTrust, Thawte, Comodo, Certum, Symantec.

You can buy a Certificate not only to protect any server or hosting that is provided by us, but for any other services/servers that you use from different providers. You can also order SSL installation service from us to get your Certificate installed correctly.

View the entire list and select the appropriate certificate, at: https://core.eu/en/security/ssl-certificate/.

Which SSL Certificate should I Choose?

Here’s a description the main types of certificates for websites to help you make a decision better.

DV — Domain Validated

These encryption-only certificates are popular because of how fast and simple they are to get. All you have to do is prove you own the domain you wish to secure in order to get a DV certificate issued. This process usually takes just a few minutes to complete. You’ll get industry standard encryption and trust indicators like HTTPS and the padlock icon. Internal testing domains, blogs, and basic template sites are good candidates for DV certificates, since they offer full encryption but just basic trust indicators.

OV — Organization Validated

OV certificates are the “better” in the “good, better, best” model for SSL/TLS certificates. These certificates validate that a domain belongs to a registered business before being issued, and this process typically takes between 1-3 days to complete. The added benefit of an OV certificate is a dynamic site seal, which when clicked on, displays validated company information to a visitor, along with HTTPS and the padlock icon.

EV — Extended Validation

Extended Validation (EV) certificates are the most premium SSL solutions available. These are the only SSL certificates that can truly be viewed at as an investment, given their ROI potential. The main feature of EV certificates is the green address bar, the most universally trusted symbol across the web. The validation process typically takes a little more time with these certificates, around 1-5 business days, but if you have a registered business, we’ll help make sure you can get one!

Conclusion

A digital certification is a must to keep your website secure. It’s the standard security technology for an encrypted link between a server and a browser.

07Feb 2018 by Core

From March 1, you will no longer be able to order three year SSL certificates

SSL Certificates

If you planned to purchase an SSL certificate for three years, we advise you to hurry. Soon, the certifying centers will stop issuing three-year SSL certificates of all types. After February 20, 2018, SSL will not be sold for three years from GeoTrust, RapidSSL, Symantec and Thawte. Since March 1, it will not be possible to buy certificates for three years from Comodo. All active three-year SSL certificates will work after March 1.

15Jan 2018 by Core

Update on CPU Security Vulnerabilities: Meltdown and Spectre

Security

You’ve probably already read about one of the most widespread security issues in modern computing history — colloquially known as “Meltdown” (CVE-2017-5754) and “Spectre” (CVE-2017-5753 and CVE-2017-5715) — affecting practically every computer built in the last 20 years, running any operating system.

Spectre and Meltdown are the names of the flaws found in a number of processors from Intel, ARM and AMD that could allow hackers to access passwords, encryption keys and other private information from open applications.

So far it doesn’t look like the Spectre or Meltdown flaws have been used in an attack, and device manufacturers are working with Intel, ARM and AMD to fix these flaws. The exploits can’t corrupt, modify or delete data.

Hopefully future processors should be free from the Spectre and Meltdown security flaws. So, don’t be too alarmed, but keep an eye on any updates your device offers.

We shall be patching our Shared Hosting and VPS/Dedicated Server infrastructure very soon. However, if you have VPS/Dedicated Server package(s) with us, please perform the updates fro your Operating System.

Please Note: Applying the patches may have a negative impact on overall performance.