AWS Certificate Manager updates default certificate validity to comply with new guidelines
AWS Certificate Manager ยท 2026-02-18
Actions
Technical Details
| Regions | all |
|---|---|
| Cost Impact | Decrease |
| IaC Impact | High |
What This Means
For DevOps Teams
Update your IaC templates to accommodate the new 198-day validity period for ACM certificates, ensuring seamless renewal processes and compliance with updated security standards.
For Platform Teams
Integrate the updated ACM certificate validity periods into your platform architecture, leveraging the cost reductions for exportable public certificates to optimize your security posture and budget.
For Executives
Evaluate the impact of reduced certificate validity periods and associated cost savings on your security strategy and budget, ensuring compliance with new CA/Browser Forum mandates.