Enterprise SSL certificate creation for PostgreSQL PKI design

Enterprise SSL Certificate Creation for PostgreSQL: From Development to Production

When implementing secure PostgreSQL connections, certificate creation forms the foundation of your PKI infrastructure. Whether you’re setting up a development environment or deploying enterprise-grade systems, understanding proper certificate creation practices is crucial. This guide explores certificate creation from the simple OpenSSL approach to enterprise-grade practices employed by major financial institutions like Credit Suisse/UBS and media companies like BBC. Related Reading: For implementing DN-based certificate authentication in PostgreSQL, see our DN Authentication guide. ...

August 15, 2025 · 7 min · Özkan Pakdil
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From Istanbul to Wrocław: A Journey of Growth, Grit, and Java Logs

In July 2015, I packed my bags and left Istanbul for a new chapter in Wrocław, Poland, to join Credit Suisse. It was a hot summer. I couldn’t afford a direct flight, so I flew to Berlin and took a bus to Wrocław. I was excited—and nervous. It was my first time living outside of Turkiye, and I was about to work for a bank I had never heard of before. ...

May 15, 2025 · 3 min · Özkan Pakdil