SSLs and Security

How to fix ‘ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR’ on Google Chrome
Business Advice

ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR: what it means and how to fix it

If you see err_ssl_protocol_error in Chrome, the browser could not complete a secure HTTPS connection to the website. In most cases, the issue comes from one of four places: the certificate itself, the certificate chain, a redirect or CDN conflict, or a browser-side cache or network problem. The fastest way to fix it is to ...

Is your business email at risk? Why DMARC matters in 2026

Is your business email at risk? Why DMARC matters in 2026

Email remains the backbone of business communication. Invoices, contracts, support requests, and internal conversations all depend on it. Yet the technology behind email was never designed with security as a priority. At a technical level, email behaves more like a postcard than a sealed letter. The sender address can be forged, and receiving servers often ...

How to upsell security services your customers actually want 

How to upsell security services your customers actually want 

Upselling security services to your customers can feel like a delicate balance. Push too hard with promotional emails and sales call pitches, and they feel pressured; say too little, and they miss protections that genuinely matter.  Trust-based selling is the foundation. Customers do not want exaggerated warnings or technical overload. They want clear explanations, honest ...

what is rdap

What is RDAP? The new WHOIS protocol explained

If you have ever typed a domain into a WHOIS lookup to check who owns it, when it expires, or which registrar manages it, you have already met the problem that RDAP solves. In a world shaped by GDPR and growing compliance expectations, this protocol comes in to enhance accessibility to domain industry data, without ...

DNSSEC: what it is, why it matters, and how to enable it

DNSSEC: what it is, why it matters, and how to enable it

If you’ve ever wondered what DNSSEC is, you’re not alone.  DNSSEC is one of those technologies that works in the background, but plays a major role in keeping the internet trustworthy. Without it, the DNS (domain name system) is vulnerable to manipulation, exposing users and businesses to attacks that redirect traffic, steal data, or impersonate ...

Online security: what resellers need to know

Online security: what resellers need to know

Security nowadays is much more than just an IT concern. It’s a business issue that affects revenue, reputation, and regulatory compliance.  In fact, according to a recent IBM study, the global average cost of a data breach reached around US$4.44 million in 2025. For resellers operating on narrow margins, such losses can destroy profitability or ...

How remote-first teams can keep their culture strong across time zones
Company Updates

How remote-first teams can keep their culture strong across time zones

Strong remote-first culture does not happen by accident. It is built through clear communication, async-first habits, and intentional connection that crosses every time zone. At Openprovider, a fully remote, global team spread across 25+ countries, we have learned that remote team culture can be stronger than in-office norms when you design for it from day ...

What is email security? Scopes, protocols, and tips
Business Advice

What is email security? Scopes, protocols, and tips

If you have ever asked yourself, “What is email security?” and how it fits into your broader network security, you are not alone. Email remains the number one entry point for phishing, malware, and account takeovers, yet it is also the backbone of business communication. In this guide, we define email security in plain terms, ...

10 ways to secure your email account

10 ways to secure your email account

Email remains one of the most common entry points for cyberattacks – and one of the easiest to overlook.  Whether you manage a personal inbox, a business account, or an entire client portfolio, learning how to secure your email account is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your identity, your ...

Effective remote team meetings
Company Updates

How to keep global teams connected with effective remote team meetings

Remote-first doesn’t have to mean meeting-heavy. At Openprovider, we’ve learned that effective remote team meetings aren’t about more time on calls: they’re about clearer purpose, tighter rituals, and tools that respect focus. Across 25+ countries, our teams span time zones and cultures, yet we stay aligned through a few simple principles: meet only when it ...

Openprovider 1-grid hosting provider domains
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Empowering South Africa’s digital growth: How 1-grid and Openprovider are enabling entrepreneurs to thrive

With a population of over 60 million and one of the continent’s most dynamic digital economies, South Africa is experiencing a major start-up and innovation boom.  Five South African businesses featured in Bloomberg’s 25 African Startups to Watch in 2025, while the World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) Global Innovation Index 2025 ranked the country as ...

How to keep domain data up to date under NIS2 using bulk operations

How to keep domain data up to date under NIS2 using bulk operations

The NIS2 Directive sets new cybersecurity requirements across the EU, with a strong emphasis on accurate and up-to-date registration data. For domain resellers, this means a sharper focus on keeping contact details current to avoid compliance risks, potential domain suspension, or delays with transfers. If you manage a large domain portfolio, updating details one by ...