AWS Certificate Manager updates default certificate validity to comply with new guidelines

AWS Certificate Manager ยท 2026-02-18

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Technical Details

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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.

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