Re: Extended Validation SSL/TLS Certificates

[Brian Epstein <bepstein () IAS EDU>]

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Mike Wiseman wrote:
> Is anyone using or planning to use EV SSL/TLS server certs? We're
> considering their use for targeted high-visibility services such as

Mike,

        We just switched our SSL certificate vendor and I looked into EV certs.
 I couldn't justify the cost for the benefit.  For the majority of our
users and uses, a standard SSL certificate is fine.

        There is probably only a handful of IT folk at the Institute that would
notice a difference, and only a few of them that would understand the
difference.

        Is there a specific benefit that you are seeking to gain?  Maybe I'm
missing a compelling reason to use EV certs.

Thanks,
Brian

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Brian Epstein <bepstein () ias edu>                        609-734-8179
Network and Security Officer            Institute for Advanced Study
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