VeriSign Secure Certificate (SSL) 

VeriSign, Inc. is the leading provider of digital authentication services and products for electronic commerce and other forms of secure communications. VeriSign provides CCI Net with all its certificate needs for transaction encrypting and shared secure socket layer use.

What is SSL?
The Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocol, originally developed by Netscape, has become the universal standard on the Web for authenticating Web sites to Web browser users, and for encrypting communications between browser users and Web servers. Because SSL is built into all major browsers and Web servers, simply installing a digital certificate, or Server ID, enables SSL capabilities.

1. A customer contacts your site and accesses a secure URL: a page secured by a Server ID (indicated by a URL that begins with "https://" instead of just "http://" or by a message from the browser).
   
2. Your server responds, automatically sending the customer your site's digital certificate, which authenticates your site.
   
3. Your customer's Web browser generates a unique "session key" to encrypt all communications with the site.
   
4. The user's browser encrypts the session key itself with the site's public key so only the site can read the session key.
   
5. A secure session is now established. It all takes only seconds and requires no action by the user. Depending on the browser, the user may see a key icon becoming whole or a padlock closing, indicating that the session is secure.

What is a Server ID?

Installed on your Web server, a Server ID is a digital credential that enables visitors using Web browsers to verify your site's authenticity and to communicate with it securely via SSL encryption.

Secure Site Services
For intranets, extranets, or any security-focused Web site that requires the leading SSL certificates and Web site solutions, Secure Site Services provide you with all of the authentication and encryption power and added features you need. Choose Secure Site with a 40-bit SSL (Secure Server) ID.

Pricing

	Plans	Secure Site
	VeriSign Registration Fee	$349.00 / Year
	Additional SSL Fee	$249.00 / Year
	Renewal Fee	$249.00
	CCI Setup Fee	$50.00
	Account Features
	VeriSign SSL Encryption	40 bit
	VeriSign Authentication Service	Yes
	VeriSign Secure Site Seal	Yes
	30-Day Certificate Revocation and Replacement	Yes
	Network Solutions dotcom Directory Listing	Yes
	Secure Site Seal on BizRate Certified Web Page	Yes
	Dun & Bradstreet D-U-N-S Business Credential	Yes

Want specific? Find out about CCI Net's Security Solutions call our sales department at (800)738-7260.