The Dangers of SSL Certificates

4 months ago

An SSL certificate expired for Bazel's domains, breaking builds for users.
The failure was due to an automated renewal system that didn't notify the team.
SSL certificates pose risks because failures are sudden and affect all users at once.
Automated renewal systems can lead to a lack of operational experience within teams.
The incident highlights the inherent dangers of SSL certificate management.

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