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Digital Certificates - Verisign - Types

  • Four types of IDs
    • Secure Server
      • identifies and authenticates server
      • encrypts information between server and browser
    • Software Publishing
      • integrity for file transfers
    • Personal (web browsing)
    • Personal (S/MIME applications)
  • Four classes of IDs
    • Class 1
      • requires : name and email address
      • web browsing (name/password) or S/MIME apps
      • $1000 NetSure
      • $10/year
    • Class 2
      • requires : + driver's license and SSN
      • + online transactions and subscriptions
      • $25,000 NetSure
      • $20/year
    • Class 3 (N/A)
      • requires : physical presence (notary)
      • + e-commerce (e.g. banking)
      • - $100,000 NetSure
    • Class 4 (N/A)
      • assures affiliation with an organization
      • - $100,000 NetSure

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Last Modified: June 1st, 1997