In 1998, GlobalSign had the foresight to create a strong Root Certificate by using 2048 bit RSA keys. This makes GlobalSign the only Certification Authority to have a widely embedded Root Certificate that meets the NIST (National Institute of Standards & Technology) recommendation that from 2011 onwards all cryptographic keys should be 2048 bit in strength. Anything less than 2048 bit will most likely be deemed insecure, which has prompted the CA/Browser Forum to insist that all Extended Validation SSL certificates are to be 2048 bit from the 1st January 2009 in anticipation.
SGC is a secure server SSL Certificate which enhances SSL technology to deliver strong (128-bit) encryption during an internet browsing session between the web server and the older legacy Microsoft browsers (version 4.723612.1713 and above). Without SGC these older browsers are forced to connect using weak 40 bit encryption. SGC addresses the need for additional security in especially sensitive electronic transactions or communications, where support for strong encryption levels in legacy Microsoft browsers is essential. Only GlobalSign can provide SGC enabled certificates that provide the highest levels of browser recognition and step up encryption strengths free of charge.
How does a customer install the Secure Site Seal? The GlobalSign SSL Certificate Secure Site Seal is a sign of trust. It shows customers that the company has been authenticated and uses the strongest SSL possible to secure their transactions. Displaying the SSL Certificate Secure Site Seal will help convert visitors to paying customers and gives them the confidence to complete a transaction. By visiting www.globalsign.com/ssl/secure-site-seal/, customers can download the site seal and easily install it as the HTML code for their website is generated automatically.
