EV SSL, which stands for “Extended Validation SSL”, is a new type of SSL certificate. This certificate improves online security by performing extra checks with regard to the identity of the relevant organisation. With EV SSL you assure users that they are using your genuine site, not a fake.
The Advantages of EVSSL:
> Internet security for your customers;
> Good for your company image;
> Security at a glance· Green address bar;
> Protected personal data· Secured site identity.
The DigiNotar EVSSL certificate offers:
> Acceptance by more than 99% of all web browsers;
> Thorough checks for excellent security;
> DigiNotar Trust Seal to put on website;
> DigiNotar EV Upgrader for Windows XP users;
> Key lengths of 1024, 2048 and even 4096 characters possible;
> Encryption using a 128/256 bit key;
> Extensive instruction manual, and support by telephone in case of questions;
> Green bar in the latest browser versions.
The address bar in the browser will turn green, showing visitors at a glance that they are visiting the correct, secure website. The new DigiNotar EV SSL certificate prevents illegal copying of websites to obtain e.g. personal and credit card data, thus preventing so-called “phishing”.Extended Validation certificates are based upon an extensive set of organisation and domain checks. Only when an organisation has passed all checks, an Extended Validation SSL certificate will be awarded. Extended Validation SSL certificates are currently only supported by Internet Explorer 7. The creators of FireFox and Opera have indicated that they will start supporting EV SSL this year.
Extended Validation SSL certificates are indicated by the green address bar in your web browser. By showing the organisation name and the issuing organisation, a visitor can see immediately that he is dealing with the original website and not a copied phishing website.DigiNotar Extended Validation SSL certificates are supplied with the EV Upgrader. With this upgrader, existing Internet Explorer 7 using XP can also see the green bar. Our EV Upgrader is linked to the DigiNotar Seal. Without the DigiNotar EV Upgrader only Windows Vista users can see the green bar. Costs :An EV SSL certificate costs € 399.00 a year.
Click here to download the EV SSL Certificate application form.
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