Standard SSL (Domain Validated) Certificates are the simplest and most widely used type of SSL certificate. OV and EV Certificates offer additional authentication of the company's or organization's identity, increasing trust for end users.
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Think of Extended Validation (EV) as similar to obtaining a passport—it's a more rigorous process with longer lead times and thorough verification of your identity compared to a library card or driver’s license. EV is internationally recognised as the most trusted method for verifying your identity.
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SSL Certificates provide data encryption over the internet, ensuring that data is transmitted securely from a web server to a browser. With SSL, your website will use the HTTPS protocol and display a padlock icon in users' browsers, signalling that the connection is secure.
SSL Certificates are crucial for internet security. They encrypt the communication between your computer and the server hosting a website, and they also verify that the site is authentic and as it claims to be.
SSL Certificates come in three distinct validation levels: Domain Validated (DV), Organisation Validated (OV), and Extended Validation (EV). The key difference among these types lies in the level of information that Certificate Authorities, such as RapidSSL, GeoTrust, and DigiCert, require and verify before issuing a certificate. Higher levels of validation necessitate more detailed information and often provide enhanced visibility in the browser bar. For example, EV SSL certificates turn the browser bar green and display the organization’s name, boosting trust and credibility with visitors.
A Wildcard SSL certificate offers the same encryption and authentication benefits as other SSL certificates but extends to an unlimited number of subdomains for a single domain. It covers both the root domain (example.com) and all its subdomains.
EV (Extended Validation) certificates represent the highest level of SSL protection, offering the greatest credibility and trust for your website. EV certificates guarantee that consumer personal and financial information is secured with the highest standards of authentication. They involve rigorous checks, including corporate agency record verification, validation of applicant contact details, and confirmation that the business has been operational for at least three years. EV certificates are ideal for business-critical web pages requiring maximum trust and security.
