Compare Managed PKI for SSL Certificates

1 star = Shared SSL Certificate with basic encryption
2 Stars = Dedicated SSL certificate with basic encryption
3 Stars = Daily Web site scan to detect malicious code on public pages
4 stars = Dedicated SSL Certificate with SGC

1 Star = Full organization authentication
2 Stars = VeriSign seal displays on your site
3 Stars = VeriSign Trust Seal displays in search results
4 stars = Trust in the green address bar

Strong encryption, at 128 bits, requires 2⁸⁸ times as many combinations to break this code as with 40-bit encryption. That’s over a trillion times a trillion times stronger. True 128-bit SSL Certificates with SGC enable each site visitor to experience the strongest SSL encryption available to them.

Address bar turns green in high security browsers to provide a highly visible indication of site security and trust.

Highest level of authentication employing validation criteria dictated by CA/Browser Forum.

VeriSign verifies the existence of your business, the ownership of your domain name, and your authority to apply for the certificate. Our authentication procedures undergo annual independent SAS 70 Type II audits and are WebTrust certified.

NetSure protects certificate holders against certain losses resulting from breach by VeriSign of the warranties included in your VeriSign SSL Certificate.

The most recognized trust mark on the Internet, available in 13 languages. Click to verify domain, company name, location, and malware scan status.

A VeriSign seal displays near your link in search results and product reviews when viewed using an enabled browser and on other participating Web sites.

Daily scan of public Web pages under your hostname to detect malicious code.

The amount of time for which a certificate is valid. The validity period begins on the date of certificate issuance. SSL Certificates may be renewed within 90 days of expiration without losing the remaining validity.

Centralized console to manage all certificates, administrators and account details within MPKI for SSL.

Pre-purchase and authenticate certificates for instant issuance by authorized administrators. Replenishment alerts ensure availability.

Free revocation and replacement for all certificates.

Use the Control Center to issue certificates to multiple domains, add domain names, and assign domains. Each domain requires a separate SSL Certificate.

Free technical support for 60 days during regular business hours by toll-free phone number, email, or chat. Online support knowledge base and documents available at all times. Extended support plans available.

Free module to audit all certificates in use regardless of issuing CA.

Applet used to verify correct installation of SSL Certificate.

Supports up to an additional 19 domains in the subject alternative name (SAN) field.

All VeriSign SSL Certificates can be used to secure Web sites with Internationalized Domain Names (IDN).

VeriSign SSL Certificates are compatible with virtually every browser in use today.

Purchase licenses for multiple servers hosting a single domain for redundant server backups, server load balancing, and SSL accelerators.