For the strongest, most reliable protection of your client-browser communications, Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificates are widely recognized as the industry standard. SSL certificates allow your Internet site or corporate network to enable SSL encryption, which authenticates your server and guarantees against alteration and interception of data.
This chapter provides you with a basic introduction to digital ID technology and SSL certificates. It then lays out the reasons you might consider managed PKI for SSL certificates as an alternative to one-by-one purchasing. Finally, it presents the features you can expect if you decide managed PKI for SSL certificates is right for your organization.