Let's encrypt starts public beta testing

The Electronic Frontier Foundation has announcedthe public beta test of the Let's Encrypt initiative, which aims to makeencrypted web traffic the norm. "There are a number of flaws in theCA system, but when it comes to encrypting the Web, two in particular standout: cost and difficulty. Most CAs today charge for certificates. Whilesome are very cheap, every dollar of expense means a large swath of peoplewho can't afford to host a secure website. The larger barrier, though, isdifficulty. Once someone has purchased a certificate, they need to installit on their website, a time consuming and error-prone process that requiressignificant technical skill, which is a cost in itself. Let's Encrypt isnot only free but also automated, in order to make HTTPS encryption moreaccessible than ever."