Overview[1]#

Over the last few years the number of organizations using SSL/TLS Certificates has increased dramatically.

The applications for which SSL is being used have also expanded. For example:

• Some organizations need SSL simply for confidentiality, e.g. encryption (Domain Validated Certificate)
• Some organizations wish to use SSL to enhance Trust in their security and identity, e.g. they want to show customers they have been vetted and are a legitimate organization

As the applications for SSL have started to become wider, three Level Of Assurance for SSL Certificates have emerged which are described below.

Certificate Level Of Assurance are generally for three recognized levels:

• Domain Validated Certificate
• Organization Validated Certificate
• Extended Validation Certificate

More Information#

There might be more information for this subject on one of the following:

• Certificate
• Certificate Validation
• Registration Authority

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• [#1] - What are the Types of SSL? - based on information obtained 2015-05-24