How do SSL Certificates enable secure authenticated e-commerce on the Web?
VeriSign SSL Certificates work in conjunction with the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology which is a standard part of most web server and web browser packages. By obtaining and installing a SSL Certificate, you enable the use of SSL at your Web site. 98 percent of all browsers are equipped to recognize VeriSign IDs. When a browser connects to a site with a VeriSign SSL Certificate, the browser automatically uses the ID to verify that it is doing business with a legitimate site. Then, the browser and the server use the public key contained within the certificate to encrypt all information that passes between them.
By obtaining and installing an SSL certificate, you enable the use of SSL at your Web site. When a browser connects via “https” to a Web site with an SSL certificate, the browser and the server will exchange information during what is called the “SSL handshake.” Once the SSL session has been negotiated, all information that passes between the browser and the server will be encrypted. Most all browsers are equipped to recognize VeriSign SSL certificates automatically, enabling almost every visitor in the world to safely exchange sensitive information and conduct e-commerce transactions with your Web site.
