What is TLS and what version should I use?
What is TLS? Is it the same as SSL? Can I get a certificate for a specific version of TLS? What you need to know about the relationship between servers, certificates, and TLS.
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Wildcard, Multi-domain, or DV SSL w/SANs certs
Pros, Cons and other Considerations. Which type of certificate is right for me? So, you want a single certificate to cover multiple sites. Which type of certificate should you purchase? The type will depend on a number of variable including the number of sites, the number of base domains, what ...
Research Results Around Transaction Uplifts from Extended Validation SSL
It stands to reason that consumers would be more inclined to engage in transactions and share confidential information on a site where the green address bar is available. The green address bar is a visible indicator of the identity of the organization that operates a site
What Is GeoTrust and How Is It Connected to GeoCertsI
Many people associate GeoCerts very strongly with GeoTrust SSL certificates. That is not simply because of the similarity of the two names. In this post we'll briefly overview the relationship between GeoCerts and GeoTrust and clarify how the two entities fit together. GeoTrust was founded as an independent Certification Authority ...
TLS 1.3 Is Here
TLS (Transport Layer Security) is the official name of the standard used by computer systems that is commonly referred to as SSL. Though once upon a time the SSL (Secured Sockets Layer) standard governed secure online connections, SSL was surpassed by the TLS standard in 1999. Out of convenience and ...
Ten Great Reasons to Use Extended Validation (EV) Certificates
The green address bar as displayed by Internet Explorer Increase transactions Green address bars have been measured to increase transaction rates on sensitive pages such as shopping carts, login screens, and financial transaction sites. Any place where the visitor is expected to enter a credit card number, login credentials, or ...
Understanding SSL Certificate Authentication & Validation
Like most things SSL certificates come in several flavors, brands, and types. There are two basic functions that SSL/TLS certificates provide: one is encryption and the other is trust. Today we're going to talk about certificate trust. Certification Authorities (CAs) like GeoTrust, Symantec and Comodo vouch for the authenticity of ...