SSL Information Center

What is SSL?

The Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) (and Transport Layer Security (TLS)) is the most widely deployed security protocol used today. It is essentially a protocol that provides a secure channel between two machines operating over the Internet or an internal network. In todays Internet focused world, we typically see SSL in use when a web browser needs to securely connect to a web server over the insecure Internet. Technically SSL is a transparent protocol, which requires little interaction from the end user when establishing a secure session. For example, in the case of a browser, users are alerted to the presence of SSL when the browser displays a padlock, or in the case of Extended Validation SSL the address bar displays both a padlock and a green bar.

We advise that SSL should be used to secure your web site transactions, logins, webmail and connections. Over ten years experience with eCommerce security and online transaction protection for enterprise applications to Mom and Pop eStores, we've got you covered.

Trustwave offers four levels of SSL Certificates each designed for specific customer requirements. Choose which SSL Certificate is most appropriate for your needs:

	Quick Trust SSL	Premium SSL	Premium Wildcard SSL	Premium EV SSL
good for log-in pages and data encryption	x	x	x	x
good for ecommerce transactions		x	x	x
good for medium to large businesses				x
warranty	$10,000	$100,000	$100,000	$250,000
verifies domain ownership	x malware scan	x	x	x
verifies organization existance		x	x	x
verifies business identity				x
green address bar & yellow padlock				x
green bar & yellow padlock	x	x	x	x
issuance speed	about 5 min	under 1 hr	under 1 hr	3-7 days

Every Trustwave SSL certificate includes:

256-Bit Digital Encryption
Class-3 designation
Priority technical support
128-bit and 40-bit backward compatibility
Trusted Commerce security seal
100% Trusted Root Guarantee
Re-issue for the life of the certificate

The following Web browsers support Trustwave SSL certificates:

Internet Explorer 5 and above
Netscape 4.61 and above
AOL 5 and above
Opera 6.1 and above
Mozilla 0.9.8 and above
All versions of Safari
Firefox 0.7 and above (includes similar Linux clones, like Epiphany, Galeon, and Konqueror)Depending on the type and validation process for the SSL certificate you select, Trustwave can issue yourcertificate in minutes.

Quicktrust SSL, basic entry level security

As only your domain name control is verified, Quick Trust SSL is issued in minutes and does not need you to submit any paperwork. Start securing your transactions and logins right away. This low cost no fuss Certificate can be generated quickly, it's a great place to start if your budget is tight!

Features	• Quick Trust SSL (secures a single domain name)
Issuance Speed	• 5 minutes or less
Activates	• Enables Yellow SSL Padlock
Advrtec Price	1 year = $49.00 2 year = $98.00 3 year = $147.00

Premium SSL

Trustwave provides Class-3 SSL certificates for Web servers, mail servers, e-commerce, and e-mail applications.In addition, Trustwave prices SSL certificates to provide the most cost-effective solution on the market.

Features	• Premium SSL (secures a single domain name) • Verifies organization existance • Good for eCommerce
Issuance Speed	• 5 minutes
Activates	• Enables Yellow SSL Padlock
Advrtec Price	1 year = $89.00 2 year = $178.00 3 year = $267.00

Premium Wildcard SSL

Your companys existence is verified through third party databases and your company documentation. OrganizationSSL has a high level of customer trust because your company name and address are included within the actual Certificate. Your Site Seal profile also shows your company details (registered or trading address can be shown). Secure your transactions and let customers know you have been vetted.

Features	• Premium SSL + • Secures multiple subdomains
Issuance Speed	• Within 24hrs
Activates	• Enables Yellow SSL Padlock
Advrtec Price	1 year = $299.00 2 year = $598.00 3 year = $897.00

Premium EV SSL

It's time to "Go Green" with EV SSL! Activate the new high trust green browser bar in the latest browsers - EV SSL Certificates are the only way to show your customers your company has been vetted to the highest available standards in the industry. Give your customers the security and confidence to buy from your site using the strongest security, highest trust and most visible SSL security available.

Features	• Premium EV SSL (secures a single domain name) • SSL with SANs (standard SSL + secures up to 4 subdomains)
Issuance Speed	• 3-7 business days
Activates	• Enables Yellow SSL Padlock and Green Address Bar
Advrtec Price	1 year = $169.00 2 year = $338.00