EV SSL Certificate Objectives
Per the guidelines set forth by the CA/Browser Forum, Extended Validation (EV) SSL Certificates will serve the following purposes:
Enable Secure Connections
Like "standard" SSL certificates, which rely on authentication of requesting organization's identity
and/or domain control, EV SSL certificates enable secure encrypted communication between a Web site and a
site visitor's browser by facilitating the exchange of encryption keys.
Establish Online Businesses Identity
EV SSL Certificates establish online businesses identity by confirming the certificate holder's legal and physical existence.
Help Prevent Fraud
By providing reliable third-party verified identity and address information regarding the owner of a
Web site, EV Certificates may help to:
- Make it more difficult to mount phishing schemes and other online identity fraud attacks using SSL certificates;
- Assist companies that may be the target of phishing attacks or online identity fraud by providing them with a tool to better identify themselves and their legitimate Web sites to users;
- Assist law enforcement in investigations of phishing and other online identity fraud, including where appropriate, contacting, investigating, or taking legal action against the perpetrator.