• Cloudflare plans to launch a public certificate authority to issue TLS certificates for websites, expanding beyond its existing connectivity services.
• The CA will support traditional certificates and post-quantum Merkle Tree Certificates, targeting a webwide shift to quantum-resistant security.
• It agreed to acquire publicly trusted Root CA key material from GlobalSign, aiming for immediate browser recognition, including on legacy devices.
• Classical certificate issuance is slated to start once browser root program approvals are completed; production MTC issuance is planned for Q1 2027.

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