# Why October 1, 2026, could be the day SSL/TLS certificates 'break the Internet'

> As SSL/TLS certificate lifespans shrink, IT departments must adapt to faster renewal cycles. This shift toward shorter lifecycles, driven by a need for better security, will soon create immense operational pressure.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/why-october-1-2026-could-be-the-day-ssl-tls-certificates-break-the-internet?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69ca43d3fda4d1bdc135f44d)
- **Published:** 2026-03-30
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #internet #certificates #october #break #adapt #begin #better #create
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