There are multiple types of SSL certificates, including domain validated (DV), organization validation (OV) and extended validation (EV). All of these certificates transform your HTTP to HTTPS.
Use auto-enrollment/renewal of SSL certificates where possible. It’s also worth considering the use of configuration management software for certificate deployment.
A move to drastically reduce the lifespan of SSL certificates, pushed primarily by Apple and Google, likely won’t make the internet safer — but will force IT to accept more automation. Some have ...