We surveyed 155 security professionals — across small, medium, and large sized companies —  on their plans around certificate usage in 2024. The results reveal that certificates for device identity is where the future is headed.

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The post discusses the state of certificates for identity-based security. It highlights survey findings on the usage of certificates in 2024, the importance of device identity in preventing breaches, challenges in adopting PKI, and recommendations for improving security measures.

The State of Certificates for Identity Based Security