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From: Mike Easter <MikeE@ster.invalid>
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Subject: Re: I wish I understood SSL Certificates better when they ask
Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2015 22:59:15 -0700
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Werner Obermeier wrote:
> I presume the certificating authority hands them a new certificate.
>
> But, how does that just-today-updated certificate get back to my browser?

The new certificate has a good date on it.

https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/tips/ST05-010  Understanding Web Site 
Certificates


-- 
Mike Easter