Ballot SC081v3: Schedule for Reducing Certificate Validity and Data Reuse Periods — A Major Step for Digital Certificate Security
On April 11, 2025, the CA/Browser Forum — an organization that sets standards for digital certificate systems (Public Key Infrastructure, PKI) — announced the results of the Ballot SC081v3 vote. The proposal introduces a systematic schedule to reduce the validity period of TLS/SSL certificates and the data reuse periods over the coming years, representing an important step in improving internet security.
Key Reductions
The Ballot SC081v3 includes two main changes:



