Let’s Encrypt is the phenomenal, automated, free SSL Certificate Authority that is quickly making HTTPS a no-brainer for even the smallest sites.

In this talk, we quickly run through the basics, and then explore Let’s Encrypt beyond the usual tutorials. We’ll cover:

• Technical details of the authentication and issuance;

• Gotchas learned while securing over 100 hosts;

• Alternative, PHP based clients;

• Deploying in complex environments;

• Alternative free CAs;

• Cases where you might still pay money for certificates

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Sharlee Bryan at 16:58 on 14 Sep 2018

Super helpful and pertinent for processes we’re facing at work! Thanks for sharing your expertise!

Patrick Tsai at 21:39 on 15 Sep 2018

Really appreciated the information presented. Good to know the certificate options out there.