Secure Server ID and Global Server ID

This turns on the lock symbol in the patron's web browser to give them confidence that you have secured their transaction and enable visitors to safely exchange credit card information and other private data with your site. Secure site certificates can be purchased from reputable suppliers such as Thawte, Tucows, Verisign, and Soltrus. You may also be able to acquire SSL certificates directly from our ISP provider.

Why You Need Web Security

As an e-commerce business, you must deliver the highest levels of trust and security so your customers can be certain that your site is genuine, and that the information they send you via Web browsers and other devices stays private and confidential. VeriSign Server IDs from Soltrus give you the power to secure and e-commerce-enable your site, giving your customers the most trustworthy

Web experience possible.

To deliver the world's highest level of trust, Soltrus, as a member of the VeriSign Trust Network, authenticates your organization before issuing a Server ID. Once a Server ID has been issued, your company is eligible to display the Soltrus+VeriSign Site Seal on your site. The Site Seal is an active link that allows your customers to view your Server ID information and verify that your business is real and that any confidential information they send you such as credit cards or online forms is encrypted and secured using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption. With Server IDs from Soltrus, your customers enjoy the same level of trust and security used by the Top 40 sites and Fortune 500 companies. In fact, 96% of Fortune 500 companies use VeriSign Server IDs to secure their Web sites.

What You Need to Secure Your Web Site

Soltrus offers the ideal solutions for your Web site - Global Server ID and Secure Server ID services. Both solutions offer you Class 3 security, the highest level of assurance available. In fact, VeriSign is the only global Certificate Authority and Soltrus is the only Canadian Certificate Authority subject to KPMG's SAS 70 Type II audit to certify trusted practices.

How to Secure Your Web Site

Securing your Web site is easy with a Server ID from Soltrus. The first step is to determine what encryption level best suits your needs. If you are a high-volume e-commerce Web site or if highly sensitive information is being transmitted via your intranet or extranet, you should consider purchasing a Global Server ID. Only Global Server IDs guarantee 128-bit encryption for everyone communicating with your site whether they are using an import or export-version browser.

The primary difference between the two types of Server IDs is the strength of the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) session that each enables.

• Common questions about Secure Server ID's - With Secure Site Server IDs, a minimum level of 40-bit encryption is enabled when communicating with export-version Netscape and Microsoft Internet Explorer Web browsers. Export-version browsers are used by most Internet users including those in North America. 40-bit SSL encryption is strong enough for most intranets and lower-volume Web sites. When communicating with domestic-version Web browsers, standard Secure Site IDs enable 128-bit SSL encryption. Ideal for low-volume retail Web sites and intranet servers that require secure internal communications, Secure Server IDs give your Web site a minimum of 40-bit encryption


• Common questions about Global Server ID's - With Global Site Server IDs you ensure a minimum level of 128-bit SSL encryption when communicating with domestic and export-versions of Netscape® and Microsoft® Web browsers. This means that you can guarantee all of your customers the highest level of encryption commercially available today. 128-bit SSL has never been broken and is trillions of times stronger than 40-bit encryption. When you consider that most of the browsers in North America are export-version, the encryption power of Global Server IDs is critical for sites that want to reassure all of their customers that their sensitive data is secured with the highest available level of encryption.


• By enabling 128-bit encryption for all transactions, Global Server IDs can protect the security of your transactions and provide peace of mind for your business and reassurance to your customers. Whether your customers are using a domestic or export-version browser, their transaction will be secured using 128-bit encryption. This is especially important when you consider that most browsers used in Canada and the U.S. are export versions due to previous U.S. government restrictions. As well, Secure Server IDs offer only 40-bit encryption when an export-version browser is used. For businesses such as online merchants, healthcare organizations, insurance companies, banks and financial institutions, the increased level of encryption provided by a Global Server ID is vital.
  

Here's what you may get with the purchase of a Secure Server ID (please consult the supplier you are purchasing from for actual options and offers):

• Security - Secure Server IDs enable 40-bit secure sockets layer (SSL) sessions with export-version Web browsers in North America and throughout the world. With domestic-version browsers, the world's strongest encryption level of 128-bit encryption is enabled.


• Authentication of Your Business - a Server ID from Soltrus means that your business has been verified as a legitimate one by Soltrus - a world-class trusted third party. You can be confident that each VeriSign ID you purchase from Soltrus is backed by the most reliable and secure operations infrastructure and comprehensive security, trust and authentication practices.


• 30-Day Revocation and Replacement - conveniently replace your certificate at no extra charge within 30 days of purchase.


• Site Seal - with a Soltrus Site Seal displayed on your Web site you can reassure your customers that your site is safe to deal with. Your customers will be able to click on the seal to verify that your business is registered in Canada/USA and that their confidential information will be safely transmitted.


• Instant Renewal - Soltrus is now able to provide current Server ID customers with instant renewals. As long as you remember your enrollment challenge phrase and assuming your technical contact has not changed, our enrollment form will be pre-populated with your original enrollment information. This makes renewals easier and saves you valuable time.

I want to purchase a certificate, what do I need to provide the supplier to get one?

When getting your website security certificate, they require documentation for "Proof of Right". This means they will issue a Server ID after establishing that your organization is legitimate, and is registered with the proper government authorities.

The easiest and fastest way to do this is by providing them with your Dun & Bradstreet D-U-N-S number. If you do not know your D-U-N-S number, or do not have a D-U-N-S number, call (800)463-6362 or apply online at http://www.dnb.ca/duns/dunsrequest.html

If you do not wish to provide a D-U-N-S number contact the supplier directly and ask for their requirements. Typically any of the following additional information (Proof of Right) is acceptable. If all goes well, it takes about 5 business days to issue a Server ID. Not submitting a D-U-N-S number may result in an extra week delay in issuing a certificate.

• Articles if incorporation or partnership registration or business name registration (for sole proprietorships) or filing with securities commission
• Federal Business number (for tax purposes)
• Business name registration (if applicable)
• Business license (if required to carry on business)