New JANET Certificate Service launched

Wednesday 18 November 2009:

JANET(UK) is pleased to announce the launch of the new JANET Certificate Service

The service will offer a range of new features, through a simple online interface. This will enable the automated processing of certificate requests, for all .ac.uk and gov.uk domains, along with the ability to monitor and manage new certificates that are issued. This includes certificates revocation and automated alerts when these certificates are close to their expiry date. The online interface will also allow federated access for nominated contacts.

Customers of the existing JANET Server Certificate Service (SCS), through Globalsign, can take advantage of these additional features by choosing to migrate to the new service. Invitations to migrate will be sent out over the coming weeks. These changes will not affect the high levels of service provided to customers with existing certificates.

JANET(UK) will continue to absorb the costs of providing this service to its customers. Certificate requests for the old service will not be accepted after 11th December 2009.

JANET(UK) is also pleased to be able to announce that all GlobalSign certificates, issued as part of the original JANET Server Certificate Service, will now continue to be valid for their stated lifespan. This means that organisations in possession of certificates, issued as part of this service, will not need to replace these certificates by April 2010.

Further information and details of how to register for the new service are now available.