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A single-domain SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificate:
Establishes a secure connection between a browser and a server Encrypts communication—reassuring visitors their sensitive information, such as credit card information, is safe Authenticates an organization’s identity Places a padlock next to your web address in the browser
SSL can be used to secure:
Online credit card transactions or other online payments. Intranet-based traffic, such as internal networks, file sharing, extranets and database connections. Webmail servers like Outlook Web Access, Exchange and Office Communications Server.
The connection between an email client such as Microsoft Outlook and an email server such as Microsoft Exchange. The transfer of files over HTTPS and FTP(s) services, such as website owners updating new pages to their websites or transferring large files. System logins to applications and control panels like Parallels, cPanel and others. Workflow and virtualization applications like Citrix Delivery Platforms or cloud-based computing platforms. Hosting control panel logins and activity like Parallels, cPanel and others.
Domain Validated (DV) Certificates
DV Certificates are the most basic type of SSL Certificate, including the least amount of identity information in the certificate and only proving the website owner could demonstrate administrative control over the domain. While DV Certificates offer session encryption (so they’re certainly better than nothing), they don’t include any company information. This means, for example, there’s nothing included in a DV SSL Certificate issued to www.companyabc.com to verify that it is actually run by Company ABC.
Because of this, we don’t recommend DV Certificates for business use. Given the rise of imposter and phishing websites, we recommend website operators use SSL Certificates that include company identity information (i.e. OV or EV) so site visitors can view the identity of the domain owner.
SSL can be used to secure:
Online credit card transactions or other online payments. Intranet-based traffic, such as internal networks, file sharing, extranets and database connections. Webmail servers like Outlook Web Access, Exchange and Office Communications Server. The connection between an email client such as Microsoft Outlook and an email server such as Microsoft Exchange. The transfer of files over HTTPS and FTP(s) services, such as website owners updating new pages to their websites or transferring large files. System logins to applications and control panels like Parallels, cPanel and others. Workflow and virtualization applications like Citrix Delivery Platforms or cloud-based computing platforms. Hosting control panel logins and activity like Parallels, cPanel and others.
Extended Validation (EV) Certificates
EV Certificates include the most company data and companies must meet the highest, most stringent requirements of any type of SSL Certificate before receiving a certificate. They also lend the most credibility to your website by bringing your business’s verified identity front and center – clearly displaying your company’s name with a locked padlock.
Example site secured with EV Certificate in Chrome Organization Validated (OV) Certificates OV Certificates also include business authentication, meaning information about your company is included, but, unlike EV Certificates, this information is not as prominently displayed. In order to see your company’s identity information, visitors need to view the certificate details.
Example OV Certificate details in Chrome. You can see the company information included in the Subject.
