| Encryption |
The Web presents a unique set of trust issues, which businesses must address at the outset
to minimize risk. Customers submit information and purchase goods or services via the
Web only when they are confident that their personal information, such as credit card
numbers and financial data, is secure. The solution for businesses that are serious about
e-commerce is to implement a complete e-commerce trust infrastructure based on
encryption technology. Encryption, the process of transforming information to make it
unintelligible to all but the intended recipient, forms the basis of data integrity and privacy
necessary for e-commerce. |
| Authentication |
Extended Validation Class 3 Certificates provide the highest level of assurances to a web user.
These certificates are issued to individuals and organizations for digital signatures, encryption,
and access control, including as proof of identity, in high-value transactions. They also provide
assurances of the identity of the Subscriber based on the personal (physical) presence of the
Subscriber to confirm his or her identity using, at a minimum, a well-recognized form of government-issued
identification and one other identification credential. In addition they also provide assurances of the
identity of the Subscriber based on a confirmation that the Subscriber organization does in fact exist,
that the organization has requested the Certificate Application, and that the person submitting the
Certificate Application on behalf of the Subscriber was authorized to do so. Class 3 organizational
Certificates also |
| Digital Certificates |
A digital certificate is an electronic file that uniquely identifies individuals and Web sites on
the Internet and enables secure, confidential communications. Digital certificates serve as a
kind of digital passport or credential.
Typically, the “signer” of a digital certificate is a CA, such as VeriSign. Some digital
certificates are authenticated trusted authorities, but unfortunately there are CAs that
provide unauthenticated SSL Certificates. This practice exposes online users to the risks of
false online storefronts operating on the Internet. As the leading provider of trust services,
VeriSign provides authenticated SSL Certificates that secure the trust relationship between
you and your clients. |
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