Web body mulls halving HTTPS cert lifetimes. That screaming in the distance is HTTPS cert sellers fearing orgs will bail for Let's Encrypt

Expensive renewals once a year... or free certificates any time? Tough choice

CA/Browser Forum - an industry body of web browser makers, software developers, and security certificate issuers - is considering slashing the lifetime of HTTPS certs from 27 months to 13 months."