GMO GlobalSign Launches 'TLS Connect byGMO,' a Certificate Management Service for SMBs Worldwide

GMO GlobalSign K.K. (CEO: Katsuo Nakajo, hereinafter referred to as GMO GlobalSign), a consolidated subsidiary of GMO GlobalSign Holdings K.K. under the GMO Internet Group, has launched 'TLS Connect byGMO,' a Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM) service specifically designed for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), across 10 global locations including Japan, North America, and Europe as of Monday, April 27, 2026.

As the maximum validity period of SSL server certificates continues to shorten, the frequency of renewals is increasing, making the reduction of management burden and the automation of tasks critical. This service aims to alleviate operational pressure while lowering the risk of service interruptions.

Background and Challenges

The maximum validity period of SSL server certificates (hereinafter SSL) is scheduled to be shortened to 200 days by March 15, 2026, 100 days from March 15, 2027, and 47 days from March 15, 2029. Expired SSL certificates can lead to website or application outages, lost opportunities, and a decline in corporate trust. For companies managing multiple certificates, establishing a system to track where certificates are used and ensuring timely renewals has become more important than ever.

'TLS Connect byGMO' streamlines the detection, acquisition, renewal, application, and management of SSL, enabling stable operations even with a small team. It is easy to implement without specialized knowledge or a dedicated team, effectively balancing risk reduction with operational efficiency. In the face of major shifts in the SSL industry, automating operations is no longer just a convenience but an essential service that meets the critical needs of SMB users.

About 'TLS Connect byGMO' (URL: https://jp.globalsign.com/ssl/lifecyclemanagement/tlsconnect.html)

'TLS Connect byGMO' is a CLM designed for SMBs managing multiple SSL certificates. Featuring an intuitive interface and efficient functionality, it allows for centralized management from discovery and visualization to application, issuance, renewal, and deployment. It is ideal for managing anywhere from 1 to 100 certificates while keeping initial costs and ongoing management burdens low.

Key features and benefits of 'TLS Connect byGMO' include: - Reducing operational load through automated certificate renewal and application workflows. - Centralized management and visualization on a dashboard via certificate scanning. - Integration with the 'Atlas byGMO' issuance platform and 'Managed SSL Service byGMO' to automate certificate operations. - Efficiency and automation of SSL acquisition, renewal, and application through the ACME protocol. - Integration with cloud key store services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and network equipment (F5 BIG-IP).

(Note: ACME stands for Automatic Certificate Management Environment, a mechanism that automates domain validation and SSL certificate acquisition/application by installing a client on the requesting server.)

GMO GlobalSign will continue to provide services that respond to evolving security requirements, contributing to safe and stable digital environments through the automation of certificate operations and the reduction of management burdens.

'TLS Connect byGMO' Service Regions

The service is available at 10 locations in the following regions: - North and South America - Europe - Middle East and Asia

Comment from GMO GlobalSign Representative Aditya Anand, Head of TLS & CLM Department, Electronic Certificate Business: 'As the SSL environment becomes more complex and validity periods shorten, SMBs in particular face challenges in managing certificates efficiently...'