Chapter 1: Security Challenges and the Business Case for EV SSL Certificates
by Dan Sullivan

The Internet has rapidly become an integral part of day-to-day business and is now, along with shipping, manufacturing, and financial accounting, a critical component to business operations. The Internet, however, poses unique security challenges that threaten to undermine its ability to support business-grade services. The risks of unchecked security weaknesses can range from fraud and identity theft to damage to brand and reputation. Mitigating these risks requires a wide array of measures. This guide addresses one method for establishing trust: the use of extended validation Secure Sockets Layer SSL (EV SSL) certificates. Chapter 1 examines the security challenges to business on the Internet and the role of EV SSL certificates in establishing a more trusted business environment on the Internet.

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