SECURE WEB HOSTING

Stay Secure with SSL Certificates

Dovetail Internet Technologies offers multiple options when selecting an SSL certificate for your corporate needs. 

What is an SSL anyway?

SSL and Digital Certificates

Secure Socket Layer (SSL) is a protocol that is the method of choice for securing data transmissions across the Internet. SSL makes use of the public-and-private key encryption system.

 A digital certificate is an electronic file that uniquely identifies individuals and servers. Digital certificates serve as a kind of digital passport or credential which authenticate the server prior to the SSL session being established.

System of Trust

Typically, digital certificates are signed by an independent and trusted third party to ensure their validity. The “signer” of a certificate is known as a Certification Authority (CA), such as DigiCert, Thawte and GeoTrust.

When to Use...

There are two main online security problems that SSL certificates help solve:

Solving these security problems allows online business to protect against the following scenarios:

Practical Applications

The most common deployment is for securing transmission of financial information in ecommerce. However, with  identity theft, protecting the transmission of a broad range of personally-identifiable information is becoming ever more important. 

SSL Certificates can be used to secure the following: 

TYPES OF SSLs
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SSL123

SSL123 Certificates have the fastest issuance time to quickly enable encrypted connections to your web server.

This domain-only validation SSL Certificate provides up to 256-bit encryption for intranets, mail servers, and other web-based applications that are not at risk for phishing or fraud.

SSL123 Certificates include full organization authentication, the Thawte Trusted Site Seal, free reissues, and a 30-day money back guarantee.

Create a secure, private connection for intranets, mail and FTP servers, and other applications with fast issuance.

Protect confidential information exchanged during secure sign-in and self-service interactions with up to 256-bit SSL encryption.

Save time and money by purchasing multi-year SSL certificates.

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Secure Site OV

Secure Site OV Certificates protect the transfer of sensitive data on Web sites, intranets, and extranets using a minimum of 40-bit and up to 256-bit encryption. Includes a $100,000 warranty and the Norton Secured Seal.

The Web's Most Trusted Security Provider

97% of the world’s largest banks trust DigiCert EV and OV certificates to secure their businesses and customers while 80%+ of the Fortune 500 are secured by DigiCert. They trust DigiCert because of our encryption technology and rigorous business authentication practices. When you protect your site with Secure Site and display the Norton Secured Seal, your customers know that their transactions are secure and you are who you say you are.

Features:

  • Organization authentication
  • From a minimum of 40-bit to a maximum of 256-bit encryption
  • VeriSign Secured Seal - the most recognized trust mark in the industry
  • $100,000 NetSure extended warranty
  • Available 24x5 phone, email and chat support

  • Secure Site EV

    Secure Site EV SSL Certificates protect the transfer of sensitive data on Web sites, intranets, and extranets using a minimum of 40-bit and up to 256-bit encryption. Extended Validation triggers the display of the green address bar verifying the authenticity of the Web site in the latest high-security browsers. These certificates include a $100,000 warranty and the Norton Secured Seal.

    The Web's Most Trusted Security Provider

    97% of the world’s largest banks trust DigiCert EV and OV certificates to secure their businesses and customers while 80%+ of the Fortune 500 are secured by DigiCert. They trust DigiCert because of our encryption technology and rigorous business authentication practices. When you protect your site with Secure Site and display the Norton Secured Seal, your customers know that their transactions are secure and you are who you say you are.

    Features:

  • Extended Validation authentication
  • From a minimum of 40-bit to a maximum of 256-bit encryption
  • VeriSign Secured Seal - the most recognized trust mark in the industry
  • EV UpgraderT enables EV interface on Windows XP clients
  • $100,000 NetSure extended warranty
  • Available 24x5 phone, email and chat support

  • Secure Site Pro

    Secure Site Pro is enabled by Server Gated Cryptography (SGC) to help ensure strong encryption to 99.9% of site visitors. These certificates include a $250,000 warranty and the Norton Secured Seal.

    The Strongest Encryption Available to the Site Visitor - Always

    Millions of Internet users worldwide still use browsers and operating systems that will not connect at the strongest encryption level available to them unless there is an SGC-enabled certificate on the server. DigiCert is the leading SSL provider of SGC-enabled SSL Certificates, enabling 128- or 256-bit encryption for over 99.9% of Internet users.

    97% of the world’s largest banks trust DigiCert EV and OV certificates to secure their businesses and customers while 80%+ of the Fortune 500 are secured by DigiCert. They trust DigiCert because of our encryption technology and rigorous business authentication practices. When you protect your sites with Secure Site Pro and display the Norton Secured Seal, your customers know that their transactions are secure and you are who you say you are.

    Features:

  • Organization authentication
  • Capable of up to 256-bit encryption with minimum 128-bit step-up
  • VeriSign Secured Seal - the most recognized trust mark in the industry
  • $250,000 NetSure extended warranty
  • Available 24x5 phone, email and chat support

  • Secure Site Pro EV

    Give your customers the confidence to make their purchase online with the most trusted and secure option for SSL: DigiCert Secure Site Pro EV SSL Certificates.

    Server Gated Cryptography (SGC) enables every site visitor to experience the strongest SSL encryption available to them. These certificates include a $250,000 warranty and the Norton Secured Seal.

    The Strongest Encryption Available-Always

    Millions of Internet users worldwide still use browsers and operating systems that will not connect at the strongest encryption level available to them unless there is an SGC-enabled certificate on the server. DigiCert is the leading SSL provider of SGC-enabled SSL Certificates, enabling 128- or 256-bit encryption for over 99.9% of Internet users. The Web's Most Trusted Security Provider 97% of the world’s largest banks trust DigiCert EV and OV certificates to secure their businesses and customers while 80%+ of the Fortune 500 are secured by DigiCert. They trust DigiCert because of our encryption technology and rigorous business authentication practices. When you protect your site with Secure Site Pro with EV and display the Norton Secured Seal, your customers know that their transactions are secure and you are who you say you are.

    Features:

  • Extended Validation authentication
  • Capable of up to 256-bit encryption with minimum 128-bit step-up
  • VeriSign Secured Seal - the most recognized trust mark in the industry
  • EV Upgrader enables EV interface on Windows XP clients
  • $250,000 NetSure warranty
  • Available 24x5 phone, email and chat support

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