WEB SERVER SSL CERTIFICATES

Securing web transactions across the Internet with SSL certificates

The value of transactions taking place over the Internet in 1998 exceeded $5.1 billion and is expected to exceed $1.4 trillion by the year 2003 (Forester Research). Almost all Internet commerce is secured by SSL, the standard security protocol built into every web browser and commercial web server on the market today.

A $125 Thawte SSL Server Certificate will enable SSL on your web server, giving you the ability to communicate securely with your web customers. SSL protects all communications with your clients so you can take credit card orders, protect sensitive personal information, and ensure that foreign hackers do not detect your passwords. SSL security makes eavesdropping on your web traffic almost impossible.

Thawte Web Server SSL Certificates are used on more than 10,000 site world wide. An independent survey found Thawte certificates on more than 30% of the active e-commerce servers on the net (Netcraft). More than 90% of Fortune 500 companies us SSL security to protect their sensitive information. Thawte SSL certificates are compatible with all recent browsers, including Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.x and Netscape Communicator 4.x. More than 90% of the web browsers in use today will accept a Thawte certificate as proof of a web site's identity. Unlike similar products from competing CA's, your Thawte certificate will not change its trust profile in the year 2000, ensuring smooth continuity for your online business over that crucial time. Thawte certificates are also compatible with all current releases of commercial and freeware web servers supporting SSL.

An SSL certificate gives customers confidence in your identity and reliability. Offering SSL security adds credibility to your online business and demonstrates a willingness to protect customer information and privacy. Can you afford not to be SSL secured?

For more information about SSL Web Server Certificates visit the Thawte web site at www.thawte.com or call your nearest Thawte office.

Objective - Enabling SSL protection for web transactions over the Internet.

Description - Thawte issues a digital certificate to the customer that enables SSL encryption functionality on web servers, ensuring secure communication worldwide. Your server can then ensure that sensitive information, such as passwords, credit card details or personal data, is protected while in transit across the Internet.

Target Market - The mayor users of SSL certificates are online business of all sizes, as well as Internet Service Providers and Commerce Service Providers.

You require - An SSL-capable server from the Apache Group, C2 Net, Covalent, IM, Lotus Microsoft, Netscape, OpenMarket, O'Reilly, RedHat, Roxen, Tenon, WebSTAR, Zeus or another supported vendor. All known vendors are supported your clients need to be running standard browsers from AOL, Microsoft, Netscape, Opera of WebTV.

Benefits for the web server - Deploying SSL ensures that you can offer secure online communications to your customers. A Thawte Certificate gives you interoperability and support for standard applications and browsers, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.x and Netscape Communicator 4.x. SSL certificates are inexpensive (retail price $125). A digital certificate offers non-forgeable proof of your web site identity. SSL digital certificates are easy to use. You do not need to install any extra software on the server or the client. Thawte offers you efficient service and a straightforward certification process.

Benefits for your customers - SSL gives your customers confidence in the integrity and security of your business and your network infrastructure. Customers are increasingly aware of the advantages of SSL security and will often not purchase online from non-secure stores. All major web merchants use SSL security backed by strong warranties to encourage customers to buy online.

Price - $125 per year. Optional annual renewal costs $100.

Some of our distinguished clients and members of SayNet/Thawte SSL & E-Authentic Trusted Network.

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