Technology for certificate authorities is developing quickly to meet new security requirements. The use of shorter 90-day TLS lifecycles for increased security, the move toward post-quantum cryptography to future-proof encryption against quantum attacks, and the pervasive automation using ACME protocols to expedite certificate issuance and renewal are some major themes. Furthermore, machine identity management is becoming increasingly important, especially in Internet of Things contexts where millions of connected devices are protected and authenticated by secure digital certificates. Verified digital identities are becoming increasingly important in online trust ecosystems, as evidenced by the growth of technologies like the EUDI Wallet and compliance with international rules like eIDAS 2.0.