The Starter PKI Program

The
Starter PKI Program
Get the timesaving convenienocf ea t hawtemultiple digaitl certificate account ...
1. Overview
2. What is the Starter PKI Program?
3. Starter PKI - the Benefits
4. How does it all Work?
5. What does it Cost?
6. Get Going Right Away
7. What Role Does thawte Play?
8. The Value of Authentication
9. Contact thawte1
1. Overview
The Starter PKI program from thawte has been developed for companies
with a need to secure multiple domains or host names. This guide will
introduce you to the Program by explaining how it works and its benefits.
We will also point you to a dummy company on our web site where you
can "test drive" the Program. Finally, you'll find out how to enroll and
the costs involved. If you require further information not included in this
guide, please contact the Starter PKI Business Solutions team - details
available on the past page of this guide.
2. What is the Starter PKI Program?
The Starter PKI Program is a simple, pre-paid account system which
makes it possible to purchase and manage renewal of multiple SSL
and Code Signing certificates at discounted prices with the minimum
of paperwork - perfect for organizations requiring more than FOUR
digital certificates per year.2
3. Starter PKI - The Benefits
The Starter PKI Program is about convenience - and setting you free to do thethings you really like.
It allows you and your organization to manage your own SSL and Code SigningCertificates without the never-ending hassle of having to go through processesand red tape.
Once you've completed the initial sign-up, there is no need for day-to-day interactionwith thawte. thawte's trusted root keys sign certificates, but they are authorizedand approved by your own security personnel.
thawte also offers you a user-friendly on-line interface to manage your account.You will be able to:. Add security personnel into your account. Prepay for discounted certificate bundles. Utilize the management system to keep track of the certificates you have issued. Access reports on:o Cost of Certificateso Date of issuanceo Expiry Date. Have the ability to add new domain names, departments and subsidiary companies.
So, in summary, it makes your life easier through a number of unique benefits:. One enrollment covers all certificates and renewals for a two-year period.. We re-verify your company details every two years, to ensure the highestlevel of trust for your organization.. Integrated, seamless, easy-to-use administration.. Total control over requesting, editing, approving and terminating certificaterequests.. 2 - 3 hour turnaround time for all certificates.. Full free technical support 24 hours a day, five days a week
You even get a variety of certificates from a single comprehensive console:. SSL Web Server Certificates. SGC SuperCerts (automatic 128-bit step-up encryption). Code Signing Certificates (Microsoft Authenticode, Microsoft VBA Macro Signing, Netscape Code Signing, JavaSoft)3
4. How Does It All Work?
Step #1: The vetting process
When the public sees the thawte brand on a digital certificate, theyknow they are interacting with a trusted and secure digital domain. Tomaintain our integrity (and make sure you reap the benefits thereof), weneed to vet you in a simple once-off process.
When you join the Starter PKI Program, we will request all your companydocuments and details - and all domain names to which you would liketo issue a certificate, of course.
The reason for this is simple. Our verification team needs to check that:. Your company is a registered company in good repute.. You really do work at the company you claim to work at.. Your domain names are registered to your company.. You and your Chief Security Officer are both aware of his/her duties and responsibilities.
Step #2: Pre-validation
Once the account is approved certificate requests are matched againstall your pre approved company and domain details
As long as a SSL Certificate is for a host in one of your domains, andcontains a Country, State (Province) and organization name that matcha pre-verified set, you are free to approve the certificate and have itsigned by thawte immediately.
In other words, you will be able to issue certificates to ... [download for more]