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Certificate Chaos: How Shrinking Validity Windows Are Exposing Critical Gaps for CISOs | AET Europe

info@aeteurope.com (AET Europe) — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT

New release of SafeSign IC 4.7.0.0 | AET Europe

info@aeteurope.com (AET Europe) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT

June 18, 2026

We are happy to announce the release of SafeSign IC 4.7.0.0!

Updated OS Support

This new version adds support for Ubuntu 26.04 LTS.

Immediately Available

SafeSign IC 4.7.0.0 is immediately available for all customers with active Maintenance Service Agreements. Please contact us if you have any more questions.

Curious about SafeSign?

SafeSign is a powerful Identity Client (IC) that provides seamless integration, strong authentication, and full compatibility. This reliable middleware secures IT environments and opens the door to endless possibilities for safeguarding your data and systems.

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Do you have a question, need more information, or want to discuss how we can support your specific requirements? We are here to help you navigate your security needs with expert guidance and our tailored solutions.

Our experts are happy to help

Get in touch through our contact page or call +31 26 365 33 50.

Frequently Asked Questions

Whether you’re seeking technical support or general information, explore our FAQs to find the solutions you need. If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for, feel free to reach out to our team for further assistance.

I want to know more about digital trust or digital certificates, how can I contact AET Europe?

Do you have a question or want to brainstorm with one of our experts? Get in touch with us by filling out the contact form on this website. Prefer to speak with one of our specialists right away? Call our specialists at +31 26 365 33 50. Our Customer Experience Engineers or Consultants will assist you.

How can I contact customer support?

You can contact our customer support team by emailing us at support@aeteurope.com. Our team is available to assist you with any questions or issues you may have.

I am facing challenges integrating with one of the AET Europe platforms. How can I receive help?

Our Customer Experience Engineers or Consultant can provide you with the advice and assistance to provide a smooth integration with our platforms. The best way is to reach out to us via our Contact form or to give us a call at +31 26 365 33 50.

What should I do if I encounter an error or technical issue?

If you encounter an error or technical issue, please contact our customer support team at support@aeteurope.com for further assistance. Providing details about the error message and the steps leading up to the issue will help us resolve it more quickly.

Does AET Europe provide advice or a training on digital trust, signing, authentication, encryption, AET Europe's technology or relevant legislation like eIDAS 2.0?

Yes, as part of our service offering, our Consultants provide training, workshops and advisory assignments to educate about these topics (and more) and to proide you with the solution to your digital trust challenges or questions.

Does AET Europe offer a free trial or demo of your products, and how can I request one?

To request either option, please contact our customer support team and include details about your specific requirements and objectives. Our team will coordinate with the appropriate department to review your request and assist you in accessing the trial or scheduling a demo that aligns with your needs.

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TLS Certificate Lifetimes Are Already Changing: What Your Team Needs to Do Now | AET Europe

info@aeteurope.com (AET Europe) — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT

New release of SafeSign IC 4.6.0.0 for Linux and macOS | AET Europe

info@aeteurope.com (AET Europe) — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Mar 17, 2026

Following the recent release for Windows and Windows on ARM, we are pleased to announce that the latest update of SafeSign IC 4.6.0.0 is now also available for macOS and Linux.

SafeSign IC 4.6.0.0 immediately available

SafeSign IC 4.6.0.0 for Linux and macOS is immediately available for all customers with active Maintenance Service Agreements.

For Windows environments, see the dedicated page for the Windows and Windows on ARM update.

If you have any questions or require support, please contact our SafeSign specialists at safesignsupport@aeteurope.com.

Curious about SafeSign?

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Frequently Asked Questions

I want to know more about digital trust or digital certificates, how can I contact AET Europe?

How can I contact customer support?

You can contact our customer support team by emailing us at support@aeteurope.com. Our team is available to assist you with any questions or issues you may have.

I am facing challenges integrating with one of the AET Europe platforms. How can I receive help?

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New release of SafeSign IC 4.6.0.0 for Windows and Windows on ARM | AET Europe

info@aeteurope.com (AET Europe) — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Mar 03, 2026

We’re happy to announce the release of SafeSign IC 4.6.0.0 for Windows (on ARM)!

Update as soon as possible

This version addresses an important breaking incompatibility of our Minidriver with one of the latest Microsoft Windows 11 Knowledge Base (KB) updates. The KB update in question – KB5077241 – is expected to become generally available (via Windows Update) as of the 10th of March 2026, so we strongly recommend to update to SafeSign IC 4.6.0.0 as soon as possible.

Because of the impact of this Windows Update, we’re first making SafeSign IC 4.6.0.0 on Windows and Windows on ARM immediately available. With the releases for Linux and macOS expected to follow later this month.

Key changes

SafeSign iC 4.6.0.0 also adds support for the Thales IDBridge K50 smart card reader and improves (un)installation.

Immediately available

SafeSign IC 4.6.0.0 for Windows and Windows on ARM is immediately available for all customers with active Maintenance Service Agreements.

To download the latest version, please visit the download page here:
Download SafeSign IC Minidriver 4.6.0.0

If you have any questions or require support, please contact our SafeSign specialists at safesignsupport@aeteurope.com.

Curious about SafeSign?

Discover SafeSign IC

Let’s Connect and Cultivate Trust Together

Our experts are happy to help

Get in touch through our contact page or call +31 26 365 33 50.

Frequently Asked Questions

I want to know more about digital trust or digital certificates, how can I contact AET Europe?

How can I contact customer support?

You can contact our customer support team by emailing us at support@aeteurope.com. Our team is available to assist you with any questions or issues you may have.

I am facing challenges integrating with one of the AET Europe platforms. How can I receive help?

What should I do if I encounter an error or technical issue?

Does AET Europe provide advice or a training on digital trust, signing, authentication, encryption, AET Europe's technology or relevant legislation like eIDAS 2.0?

Does AET Europe offer a free trial or demo of your products, and how can I request one?

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Welcome BlueX 11-series | AET Europe

info@aeteurope.com (AET Europe) — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Feb 27, 2026

AET Europe released the first version of the BlueX 11-series: BlueX 11.0.0. Check out the new features below.

Start updating

We advise upgrading to the new BlueX 11-series as soon as possible, as this will be the only supported series of BlueX by the end of this year, check Manage BlueX Lifecycle and Updates for more details.

Audit in progress

The BlueX 11-series is currently undergoing it’s audit according to CEN/TS 419261:2015: Security Requirements for Trustworthy Systems Managing Certificates and time-stamps, March 2015, helping you to accelerate building trust everywhere.

More changes

BlueX now features full support for PKCS#1 padding (PSS & OAEP), and includes support for the RSA-PSS Key Type. Default – and recommended – signature algorithm has been updated as well, enabling strong protection for communication and signing. ‘Dynamic Printer Configuration’ has been added to the BlueX Browser, for better control of printer selection at startup, ideal for roaming operators. And along with Third-Party Software (security) updates and bug fixes, Windows Server 2025 is now also officially supported.

Want to know more about BlueX?

Discover BlueX

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Get in touch through our contact page or call +31 26 365 33 50.

Frequently Asked Questions

I want to know more about digital trust or digital certificates, how can I contact AET Europe?

How can I contact customer support?

You can contact our customer support team by emailing us at support@aeteurope.com. Our team is available to assist you with any questions or issues you may have.

I am facing challenges integrating with one of the AET Europe platforms. How can I receive help?

What should I do if I encounter an error or technical issue?

Does AET Europe provide advice or a training on digital trust, signing, authentication, encryption, AET Europe's technology or relevant legislation like eIDAS 2.0?

Does AET Europe offer a free trial or demo of your products, and how can I request one?

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SafeSign Compatibility with Recent Windows Preview Update KB5077241 | AET Europe

info@aeteurope.com (AET Europe) — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Mar 02, 2026

Update – Compatibility confirmed

Further testing has confirmed that recent Windows updates do not cause outages with existing SafeSign versions.

SafeSign IC Minidriver 4.6.0.0 is now available and recommended to ensure continued compatibility and stability.

👉 Download the latest SafeSign version here:
https://aeteurope.com/safesign-software-downloads/

Possible Smart Card Authentication Issues

On systems where this preview update is installed, users may experience authentication issues when using smart cards through the SafeSign IC Minidriver. This may include errors during PIN entry, such as messages indicating that the PIN cannot be validated (for example, “There was an error while validating your PIN”).

Solution and Workaround

Our engineering teams are actively working on a solution. Resolving this issue is top priority, and progress is ongoing.

In the meantime, users who encounter this SafeSign PIN or authentication error should uninstall the Windows preview update KB5077241 as a temporary workaround. Systems that have not installed this preview update are not affected.

Additional Updates

We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available. Any new updates will be posted on this website in our Knowledge Center, as they become available. Thank you for your understanding and patience while we work toward a permanent resolution.

For questions or assistance, please contact safesignsupport@aeteurope.com.

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Is Your Data Security Worthy of Your Crown Jewels? | AET Europe

info@aeteurope.com (AET Europe) — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT

New release of SafeSign IC 4.5.0.0 | AET Europe

info@aeteurope.com (AET Europe) — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Dec 16, 2025

We’re happy to announce the release of SafeSign IC 4.5.0.0!

Key changes

This version of SafeSign IC adds support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10, Windows Server 2025, and macOS 26 (Tahoe).

Immediately available

SafeSign IC 4.5.0.0 is immediately available for all customers with active Maintenance Service Agreements. Please contact us if you have any more questions.

Curious about SafeSign?

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Frequently Asked Questions

I want to know more about digital trust or digital certificates, how can I contact AET Europe?

How can I contact customer support?

You can contact our customer support team by emailing us at support@aeteurope.com. Our team is available to assist you with any questions or issues you may have.

I am facing challenges integrating with one of the AET Europe platforms. How can I receive help?

What should I do if I encounter an error or technical issue?

Does AET Europe provide advice or a training on digital trust, signing, authentication, encryption, AET Europe's technology or relevant legislation like eIDAS 2.0?

Does AET Europe offer a free trial or demo of your products, and how can I request one?

Visit our knowledge center · Contact our support

Let’s Connect and Cultivate Trust Together

Our experts are happy to help

Get in touch through our contact page or call +31 26 365 33 50.

Digital Trust is Key to Driving Innovation, Saving Lives in Modern Healthcare | AET Europe

info@aeteurope.com (AET Europe) — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 09:00:00 GMT