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SSL Certificates
Secure your servers and assure customers their data is protected.
Online shoppers demand security for their transactions. The Secure Socket Layer (or SSL) protocol has become the universal language for encrypting information. An SSL certificate is the gold standard in online security and consumer peace of mind.
| VeriSign Certificates | Site Seal | Issuance | Green Bar | Validation | Price | |
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Secure Site Pro with EV | Dynamic | 5-7 days | Yes | Extended | $1499 / yr |
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Secure Site with EV | Dynamic | 5-7 days | Yes | Extended | $995 / yr |
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Secure Site Pro | Dynamic | 1-2 days | Organizational | $995 / yr | |
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Secure Site | Dynamic | 1-2 days | Organizational | $399 / yr | |
| GeoTrust Certificates | Price | |||||
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True BusinessID with EV | Dynamic | 1-10 days | Yes | Extended | $899 / yr |
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True BusinessID Wildcard | Dynamic | 1-2 days | Organization | $995 / yr | |
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True BusinessID | Dynamic | 1-2 days | Organization | $399 / yr | |
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QuickSSL® Premium | Dynamic | 10 min | Domain | $299 / yr | |
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QuickSSL® | Static | 10 min | Domain | $249 / yr | |
| Thawte Certificates | Price | |||||
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SSL Web Server with EV | Dynamic | 1-10 days | Yes | Extended | $599 / yr |
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SSL Web Server | Dynamic | 1-2 days | Organization | $249 / yr | |
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SSL123 | Dynamic | 10 min | Domain | $149 / yr | |
| RapidSSL Certificates | Price | |||||
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RapidSSL® | Static | 1- 2 hours | Domain | $79 / yr | |
Boost online transactions with the green address bar.
With Extended Validation, visitors using high-security browsers see the address bar turn green when they visit your site. Extended Validation SSL Certificates provide a convenient and visible sign that you have a highly authenticated, trustworthy site and that your customers' information is secure.
Available EV SSL Certificates
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Verisign Secure Site Pro with EV | $1499 / yr |
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Verisign Secure Site with EV | $995 / yr |
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GeoTrust True BusinessID with EV | $899 / yr |
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Thawte SSL Web Server with EV | $599 / yr |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is SSL?
- Why do I need an SSL certificate for my website?
- How does SSL work?
- What is the difference between a domain validation, organizational and extended validation?
- What is a CSR?
- What does the green address bar (EV) do?
What is SSL?
SSL stands for "Secure Sockets Layer". It is an encryption layer that encodes information that is exchanged between a client (browser) and a server (website), protecting the transmission of sensitive and private data including social security numbers, usernames and passwords, credit card numbers, and anything else you would not want your website to make publically viewable.
Why do I need an SSL certificate for my website?
If your site sends or receives sensitive information, including accepting payment information, account information, or if your site includes a log-on feature or a form that submits any confidential information like social security numbers or personal confidential information, then your site should be secured with a certificate. Applications of SSL Certificates are not limited to transmission of credit card data (although this is important). These are some examples of information that should be secured with an SSL Certificate:
- Credit Card Numbers
- Check Numbers
- Username and Password sign on
- Signup forms
- Social Security Numbers
- Driver License Numbers
- and more...
How does SSL work?
An SSL certificate is a set of files installed on the web server. This file is composed of two segments. The first is the public key, which encrypts data. The second is the private key, which decrypts data. When a client, such as a web browser, connects to an SSL secured server a unique session is created using these two keys. All data transmitted during this session is protected, and cannot be decrypted by any party other than that specific client (browser) and the server (website).
What is the difference between a domain validation, organizational and extended validation?
Higher assurance certificates such as Organization Validation and Extended Validation require the certificate authority (the company issuing the certificate, such as GeoTrust, VeriSign or Thawte) to verify the purchaser's business and their authority to purchase a certificate on behalf of that company.
Domain Validation certificates only verify the domain ownership of the purchaser, and thus have much faster turnaround times since none of the additional information needs to be verified.
What is a CSR?
CSR stands Certificate Signing Request. A CSR is a special key generated by a web server using that server's unique private key. The CSR is then sent to the CA, which is then used to generate the final certificate.
What does the green address bar (EV) do?
The green address bar is a quick and intuitive way to ensure visitors to your site that your business is legitimate and safe. The green bar is only available with Extended Validation (EV) Certificates. Major web browsers, including Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox, have integrated anti-phishing protection so that known phishing sites will display a red address bar, whereas sites secured with an EV SSL will display a green address bar – letting visitors know that your business is good to go! Studies have shown a strong, positive impact for businesses that adopt EV SSL – for more information, contact our Sales Department.
