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GlobeSSL CCO discusses SSL certificate alternatives

An alternative in the industry of SSL certificates has been discussed by the GlobeSSL CCO. The features of GlobeSSL include domain mismatch protection, free website seal, and a 30-day money back guarantee. A price and feature comparison table was also offered, comparing it with companies such as GoDaddy and GeoTrust.

Government scrutiny ups security ante

Server security for hosts ranging from the high-end firms that oversee the web site of the American Central Intelligence Agency to private companies like PayPal has become a topic at the forefront of conversation in the IT industry following a slew of attacks on various high-profile web sites this past week.

Netfirms offers SSL certificates

Netfirms customers are now able to purchase SSL certificates. For as low as $20 per year, the company will automatically apply the certificate on a customer’s site after he or she fill out a form related to his or her domain name. The purchasing process is easily arranged through user control panel.

VeriSign SSL certificates from Rackspace

Web hosting provider Rackspace has extended its line of offering to Secure Sockets Layer certificates. The company can now directly sell, install, and renew SSL certificates from VeriSign. Rackspace is also offering Extended Validation SSL Certificates which help prevent phishing scams. The certificates are available via the customer portal of MyRackspace.com.

GoDaddy goes after VeriSign with cheap Extended Validation certificates

GoDaddy is hoping to increase its market share with a $200 Extended Validation certificate offered by the company. An Extended Validation lets a customer use a single certificate on many servers. VeriSign has so far been the leader of SSL certificate sales.

eNom makes deal with VeriSign

Domain registrar eNom and authentification service VeriSign has signed a deal in which eNom resellers can sell its customers VeriSign branded Secure Socket Layer certificates. The resllers can purchase it via the company’s platform-independent API and its PDQ instant reseller solution.

Gandi.net brings new SSL services

A French domain name registar Gandi.net has launched a line of Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificates and services. The company will carry three levels of certificate availability: from a simple online customer identification to a higher level certificates that involve paperwork. As part of launch promotion, company’s new and returning customers will receive a one-year certificate free of […]