Site Security
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology protects our Web site and makes it easy
for customers to trust us.
• Each SSL Certificate contains unique, authenticated information about the certificate owner.
• Every SSL Certificate is issued by a Certificate Authority that verifies the identity of the certificate owner.
Public and Private Keys to Privacy
An SSL Certificate consists of a public key and a private key. The public key is used to encrypt information and the private key is used to decipher it. When a Web browser points to a secured domain, a Secure Sockets Layer handshake authenticates the server (Web site) and the client (Web browser). An encryption method is established with a unique session key. They can begin a secure session that guarantees message privacy and message integrity.
Authentication Practices
Every SSL Certificate is created for a particular server in a specific domain for a verified business entity. Like a passport or a driver’s licence, an SSL Certificate is issued by a trusted authority, the Certificate Authority (CA). When the SSL handshake occurs, the browser requires authentication from the server. A customer sees the organisation name when they click certain SSL trust marks (such as the VeriSign Secured™ Seal) or use a browser that supports Extended Validation. If the information does not match or the certificate has expired, the browser displays an error message or warning.