Digital Certificates
Choose the SSL certificate with the right level of authentication for your business
The SSL protocol (Secure Sockets Layer) is designed to enable the secure and protected transfer of information.
o establish a secure SSL connection, your application needs a security key, which must be issued by a certified Authority in the form of an SSL certificate..
The purpose of the SSL certificate. is to ensure that a public key is truly associated with the identity of the entity claiming ownership of it.
You can easily recognize a valid SSL certificate by checking your browser’s address bar: the presence of the https:// prefix along with the padlock icon indicates a private and secure connection.
Not all SSL certificates are the same You can choose between Domain-Validated (DV) and Extended-Validation (EV).
Domain-Validated Certificate
These are the most common types of SSL certificates , and are verified using only the domain name. Typically, the Certification Authority (CA) confirms domain ownership via the email address listed in the WHOIS record. Alternatively, the CA may request the domain owner to upload a verification file to the website. Both methods confirm that the applicant has control over the domain.
Extended Validation Certificate
EV certificates soffer a higher level of security than DV certificates. In addition to domain ownership verification, the Certification Authority includes detailed information about the business requesting the certificate. This may involve verifying the legal company address or contacting a company representative by phone. The validated business information is then displayed in the browser’s address bar, adding an extra layer of trust and transparency for your customers.
