Website Security: Extended Validation SSL with VeriSign
Website Security: Extended Validation SSL with VeriSign
The Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Transport Layer Security (TLS) is the most widely used security protocol today. It is a protocol that provides a secure connection between two machines operating over the internet or an internal network. We see SSL when a web browser needs a secure connection between the web browser and the internet server.
In the technical scope, SSL is a transparent protocol and requires very little end user interaction while establishing a secure session. Users are generally alerted of the secure connection with the use of a padlock icon. In the use of Extended Validation SSL the address bar displays both a padlock and a green bar. This shows the success of the SSL and creates a simple experience for the end users.
The VeriSign Seal works because of growing concern about fake sites, viruses and identity theft that have made customers reluctant to do business online. These sites may look legitimate, but sometimes are not. The VeriSign seal is the most recognized and trusted mark on the internet. When it is connected to a website, the customers extend their trust in that website. Studies have shown an increase in transactions on websites showing the VeriSign seal.
While on a secure site processing a transaction, the address bar will turn from white to green indicating that the website is using EV SSL. The web site owner's legally incorporated company name is displayed prominently on the address bar. EV SSL is the only way for a company to display it's name in the browser address bar. The standard HTTP is changed to HTTPS telling the end user that the connection between the server and the browser must be secured using SSL. The yellow padlock is activated showing the browser connection to the server is now secure.
Making the website secure with Extended Validation SSL Certificates attract more customers and give them more confidence to complete their transactions online using VeriSign Secure Site with EV.
Benefits of the VeriSign Secure Site with EV SSL:
Extended Validation-triggers the green address bar in high security browsers
Up to 256-bit encryption
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