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Our On-line store is fully protected by a 1024-bit Secure Socket Layer (SSL) How
It Works:
- 1024-bit Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology protects our web site making it safe for customers.
- An SSL Certificate enables encryption of sensitive information during online transactions.
- Each SSL Certificate contains unique, authenticated information about the certificate owner.
- Every SSL Certificate is issued only after verifying the identity of the certificate owner.
Public and Private Keys to Privacy
An SSL Certificate consists of a public key and a private key. The public key is used to encrypt information and the
private key is used to decipher it. When a Web browser points to a secured domain, a Secure Sockets Layer
handshake authenticates the server (Web site) and the client (Web browser). An encryption method is established with a unique session key. They can begin a secure session that guarantees message privacy and message
integrity.
Authentication Practices
Every SSL Certificate is created for a particular server in a specific domain for a verified business entity. Like a
passport or a driver’s license, an SSL Certificate is issued by a trusted authority, the Certificate Authority (CA).
When the SSL handshake occurs, the browser requires authentication from the server. A customer sees the
organization name when they click certain SSL trust marks (such as the VeriSign Secured™ Seal) or use a browser
that supports Extended Validation. If the information does not match or the certificate has expired, the browser displays an error message or warning.
We Protect our Customers’ Trust
Without SSL encryption, packets of information travel through networks in full view. Imagine sending mail through the
postal system in a clear envelope. Anyone with access to it can see the data. If it looks valuable, they might take it
or change it. Without third-party verification, how do you know a Web site is really a business you trust? Imagine
receiving an envelope with no return address and a form asking for your bank account number. An SSL Certificate
helps Web site visitors protect sensitive information and get a better idea of who they are trusting with it.
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