December 11, 2006 — (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Internet security solutions provider VeriSign (verisign.com) announced on Monday it has generally launched its Extended Validation SSL Certificates, which help protect users against online fraudulent activity by providing third party verification of a Web site’s authenticity.
These new certificates support Microsoft’s IE7 browser and Windows Vista operating system, and they incorporate VeriSign’s EV Upgrader technology, which enables all Windows XP clients using IE7 to display the same green address bar and other interface enhancements as Windows Vista clients. VeriSign issued the first of these certificates to online retailer Overstock.com.
“As the most recognized sign of trust on the Internet, VeriSign is the SSL provider of choice for over 93 percent of the Fortune 500, 47 of the 50 biggest e-commerce sites, and the world’s 40 largest banks,” says Chris Babel, vice president and general manager of SSL for VeriSign. “As of last Wednesday, we’ve been issuing the industry’s first EV certificates. These new certificates continue our tradition of assuring site visitors that their personal and financial information is safe during online transactions.”
Browser recognition of Extended Validation SSL certificates is expected to be activated by Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 by the end of next month. Customers can currently take advantage of a promotion on VeriSign SSL Certificates with EV now, providing a savings of up to $500. The offer expires January 31 and also includes EV Upgrader, a $300 value.
