Every time something positive is published about SSL and encryption,such as Google’s recent decision making use of https encryption a favorable rating factor for a website, or n…
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In a previous blog ([What Are the Different Types of SSL Certificates?][1]), we described the various types of SSL certificates available from publicly trusted Certificate Autho…
Certification Authorities (CAs) are trusted third parties that authenticate customers before issuing SSL certificates to secure their servers. Exactly how do CAs authenticate th…
Domain Validation (DV) A Domain Validated SSL certificate is issued after proof that the owner has the right to use their domain is established. This is typically done by the CA…
We’ve heard the argument that website operators could just use self signed certificates. They are easy to issue and they are “free.” Before issuing self signed certificates, it’…

