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Digital web certificates enable a
server and a computer to establish Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) sessions using
a variety of supported browsers, including Netscape Navigator® and
Microsoft® Internet Explorer.
A web certificate is a 128-bit SSL security tool, which enables you to
engage in activities like e-commerce or other information communications
requiring security, over the Internet. A web certificate provides users with
the following:
 1) Confirmation of Identity
You can be sure that the party receiving your information, (the party
controlling the server), is actually the intended recipient of your
communication.
2) Guarantee of
Non-Interception
You can also be sure that your information will not be intercepted between
the user's browser and the server and deciphered or interpreted by an
individual other than whom you intended.
These assurances are a necessity for all e-commerce implementations and for any communication in which confidential information is exchanged. You can rest assured that your communications are secured by a properly authenticated web certificate as evidenced by the appearance of a small padlock icon in the frame of your browser.
Why use Web Certificates?
There are many reasons that companies and individuals typically use web certificates. The most basic motive is to facilitate the delivery of secure information transactions over the Internet. Some examples of what web sites would be interested in secure certificates are:
- Accept credit card information (such as account numbers, expiration, etc.)
- Process electronic transactions
- Receive confidential information from forms on your web site, such as a client inquiry.
Security is another great reason - it's often as important to you as it is to your clients. Web certificates represent an opportunity for you to implement leading-edge technology from a trusted and well-established digital services provider. Below are a number of great reasons you should be using web certificates provided by your company.
Trusted Technology
The technology behind our web certificates leverages the experience of
GeoTrust, the world leader in PKI technologies. The certification processes
used are some of the most stringent and robust, and as a result are
considered among the safest found in the marketplace today. These web
certificates enjoy widespread compatibility with 99% of the browsers in use
today.
Customer Confidence
Privacy has become a paramount concern for many Internet users today and a
web certificate represents your professional approach to these valid
concerns. The use of 128-bit SSL Certificates has become standard for
e-commerce enabled web sites or any site that collects private information
from users. Use of an authenticated web certificate gives your users
confidence in your identity and confidence that their sensitive information
is not being intercepted in transit - which helps you build and maintain
valuable trusted relationships with your customers.
Essential Component for E-commerce
A web certificate is an essential component for any site that wishes to
collect sensitive information from its users or to conduct e-commerce
transactions. Recent removal of export restrictions by the U.S. on 128-bit
security-enabled browsers has resulted in 128-bit encryption becoming the
standard for e-commerce web sites worldwide.
Increased Revenue
If you can increase your customers' confidence in sending their personal
information over the Internet by acquiring and installing a digital web
certificate, you can increase their propensity to purchase. The more your
customers purchase, the better your business will do. Happy and secure
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