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# #certificates

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[SecuritySep 01, 2026

## Why we built our own SSL/TLS grade checker

For over a decade, one free tool defined what a 'good' HTTPS setup looks like: the Qualys SSL Labs Server Test and its A+ to F grade. It's brilliant — and showing its age. Here's the short history of the SSL grade, what SSL Labs gets right, where it falls short in 2026, and why we built a faster, more modern grader of our own — including the post-quantum check SSL Labs doesn't have yet.WatchFor Team5 min read](/blog/ssl-grade-checker)[NetworkingJun 16, 2026

## How to Never Get Caught by an Expired SSL Certificate

An expired TLS certificate takes your whole site offline with a scary red warning — and it's 100% preventable. Here's why certificates expire, what it costs, and how to make sure it never catches you.WatchFor Team3 min read](/blog/ssl-certificate-expiry)

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