How do I get started in getting a Digital ID from Verisign?
We fill out all the online forms on your behalf when setting up an SSL
account. In order to get started, you must provide us with the following
information:
1. Organization name. This must match the organization for your
domain name.
2. Organization Contact Name.
3. Organization Contact Title.
4. Address, City, State, Zip, Country.
5. Phone, Fax, Email.
6. Dun and Bradstreet Number (D-U-N-S number). If you do not have a
D-U-N-S number, we need ONE of the following
- Articles of Incorporation
- Business License
- Fictitious Business License
- Official Filing with the Security & Exchange Commission
7. Payment method. Credit Card payment is the fastest way to get
approved. You can pay by check, but they will need the check number
ahead of time, and they will not process the request until payment is
received.
What is SSL?
The SSL security protocol provides data encryption, server authentication,
message integrity, and optional client authentication for a TCP/IP
connection. SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer. Because SSL is built
into all major browsers and web servers, simply installing a digital
certificate turns on their SSL capabilities.
SSL comes in two strengths, 40-bit and 128-bit, which refer to the length
of the "session key" generated by every encrypted transaction. The longer
the key, the more difficult it is to break the encryption code. Most
browsers support 40-bit SSL sessions, and the latest browsers, including
Netscape Communicator 4.0, enable users to encrypt transactions in 128-bit
sessions - trillions of times stronger than 40-bit sessions. Global
companies that require international transactions over the web can use
global server certificates program to offer strong encryption to their
customers.
Do you support SSL for secure transactions?
Yes. All our servers run Microsoft's web server software, which
supports SSL for secure transactions.
Can 40-bit web browsers connect to a 128-bit global certificate?
Yes. If a user with an international 40-bit browsers connects to a
server with a 128-bit cert, a 40-bit session is established. The
server determines the encryption strength of the browser on the fly
and negotiates a session.
Should I get a 40-bit or 128-bit Digital Certificate?
If your site is going to be accessed only nationally, we recommend
you purchase the Secure Site certificate for $349 (40-bit). If it is
going to be accessed internationally, increased security is required
due to export laws, and we recommend that you purchase the Secure
Site Pro for $895 (128-bit). Either way, we recommend that you do
not purchase any additional options beyond one of these two
certificates.
