Why October 1, 2026, Could Be The Day SSL/TLS Certificates 'Break The Internet'
techradar.pro, Monday, March 30th, 2026
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.
We predict major internet instability on October 1, 2026, when expiring SSL certificates could begin disrupting global internet services.
This stark prediction is rooted in a fundamental policy shift already underway, an industry mandate driven by major browser vendors and formalized through the CA/Browser Forum.