| FreeSSL.com announces
FREE security guides available for its customers and website visitors
FREE security guides, including versions for Microsoft IIS and Apache
made available from FreeSSL.com
Denver, CO May 2003. FreeSSL.com, the SSL certificate security specialist,
has today announced the availability of 3 FREE security guides available
for viewing or download from its website www.freessl.com.
Since launching in 2001, FreeSSL.com has experienced great success in
providing the small to medium size business (SMB) market with the lowest
cost SSL certificates available.
The security guides cover perhaps the most comprehensive overview of the
SSL technology and market available and have been written to cater for
both novices, new to SSL, and the experienced developers.
Paul Tourret VP of Sales comments "There is something in the guides
for everyone. There are many commercial aspects associated with the SSL
market that even the most savy business owners will admit they do not
understand." Tourret continued "Ask anyone why the most expensive
SSL is 40 times the cost of the cheapest SSL and most will look bemused!"
The guides are titled "Everything You Need to Know About SSL and
Securing Your Online Business". There are also guides that have
been specifically adapted for readers who use Microsoft IIS and Apache
webserver software.
The guides principally cover the basics of SSL, including how SSL certificates
are generated and installed, including information about Certification
Authorities. Most importantly, the guides detail a 10 step decision process
to assist buyers of SSL certificates to determine which solution is best
for their application and budget.
The guide indicates that the correct choice of SSL certificate is principally
dependent on the application type and on whether there is a need for a
well known brand of SSL, issued from a highly trusted and credible CA
but readily demonstrates through detailed comparison how significant savings
are available for low volume/ low transaction value, development and professional
requirements and that buyers are urged to carefully consider the choices
of CA before purchasing SSL.
The Microsoft IIS and Apache guide versions cover CSR generation and the
installation of single root and chained root certificates, based around
the FreeSSL.com SSL brands namely FreeSSL and ChainedSSL.
FreeSSL.com originally launched with its FreeSSL Certificate brand and
it became an instant hit within the SSL marketplace. The FreeSSL brand
uniquely enabled businesses to obtain single root, 1 year fully functional
and trusted SSL certificates suitable for the testing and development
of online operations and e-commerce systems. The success of FreeSSL has
grown over the years, predominantly due to it remaining the only real
alternative to un-trusted "self signed" certificates. FreeSSL.com
owns the root used to issue the certificates and developers find the single
root install very straightforward.
The ChainedSSL brand provides the perfect upgrade path to the FreeSSL
certificates and has been exceptionally well received by customers, resellers,
ISPs and web hosting companies. Customers can migrate readily from FreeSSL
to ChainedSSL when their webservers and e-commerce applications are ready
for commercialization. ChainedSSL occupies a unique position in the SSL
providers market. Essential factors that have made the brand a success
include the fact that ChainedSSL is the lowest cost chained root certificate
on the market and issuance is immediate 24/7/365. ChainedSSL has high
browser ubiquity, uses industry standard 128 bit encryption, and is issued
by a WebTrust compliant CA.
Excerpt from the guide:
"The Internet has been a revolution to commerce and the transfer
of data in general, which has developed new global business opportunities
for all, including major enterprises, small to medium sized businesses
and individuals alike. Online commerce, now termed e-commerce, has inevitably
however attracted crime and developed a new breed of online criminals
ranging from fraudsters and hackers to cyber terrorists. The growing concern
associated with conducting e-commerce has now resulted in the fact that
security is an essential factor for online business success.
The market is now educated in the basics of online security and the majority
of online users now expect security to be integrated into any online service
they use and as a result they expect any details they provide via the
Internet to remain confidential and secure.
SSL is the core security technology that protects customer's online transactions
and informs users that the security of the online business is being taken
seriously. SSL provides proof of a digital identity and allows online
customers to visibly see that their digital transaction will be confidential.
These are essential factors in gaining customer confidence and therefore
improving online sales."
"FreeSSL.com quite simply offers the best deal on SSL around
and our certificates are issued immediately" continues Tourret, "We
will continue to deliver exceptional customer service, demonstrated by
these FREE security guides and the lowest priced SSL certificates for
the small and medium sized businesses available."
The FreeSSL.com free guides are available online at www.freessl.com/resources/guides/whitepaper/index.html
About FreeSSL.com
FreeSSL.com (www.freessl.com) is an Internet security specialist, focussed
on providing small/medium businesses (SMB) with strong 128 bit encryption,
industry standard SSL certificates. FreeSSL.com is dedicated to being
the lowest cost provider of SSL to the entry level SMB marketplace and
offers the FreeSSL and ChainedSSL certificate brands. FreeSSL.com also
offers Professional Level certificates and identity assurance solutions
from GeoTrust.
FreeSSL certificates remove the barrier of entry for companies wanting
to test or develop their webservers or e-commerce systems by providing
the only available source for single root, one-year trusted SSL certificates.
ChainedSSL certificates provide the lowest cost, highly trusted chained
root SSL security available for SMB websites and are ideal for low transaction
value and low volume e-commerce requirements.
All FreeSSL.com certificates utilise a fully automated 2nd Generation
validation and issuance platform allowing customers to uniquely obtain
certificates 24/7/365 immediately. FreeSSL.com provides industry leading
customer care available by telephone, email and web. FreeSSL.com can be
contacted at www.freessl.com and by telephone at US 720 359 1590 or Europe
+44 (0) 870 4325190.
© 2003 FreeSSL.com.
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