Introduction
The
SSL certificate is attached to the server and qualified domain name
(FQDN) of the website. You must need one certificate per FQDN that
you are searching to secure. If the certificate’s common name and
the FQDN on your website do not correspond, users will get an error
message.
What
Is Wildcard SSL Certificate?
Wildcard
SSL certificate is the public key certificate which secure your
website URL and an unlimited number of its sub domains.
Example
Single
Wildcard SSL certificate can secure both www.xyzcompany.com
and blog.xyzcompany.com . if you configure *.xyzcompany.com you can
secure www.xyzcompany.com blog.xyzcompany.com
Why
Wildcard SSL Certificate Is Needed?
- Secure multiple sub domains over several servers on single wildcard certificate
- Save hundreds and thousands of dollars by securing your multiple sub domains under one single wild card certificate.
- Time can be saved by using the single Wildcard certificate for all sub domain
Types
Of SSL Certificate
Extended
Validation (EV)
SSL
Certificates: where
the Certification Authority (CA) checks the right of the applicant to
use a specific domain name PLUS it conducts a THOROUGH vetting of the
organization. The issuance process of EV Certificates is
strictly defined in the EV Guidelines, as formally ratified by the
CA/Browser forum in 2007, that specify all the steps required for a
CA before issuing a certificate, and includes:
- Verifying the legal, physical and operational existence of the entity
- Verifying that the identity of the entity matches official records
- Verifying that the entity has exclusive right to use the domain specified in the EV Certificate
- Verifying that the entity has properly authorized the issuance of the EV Certificate
Organization
Validation (OV) SSL Certificates: where the CA checks the
right of the applicant to use a specific domain name PLUS it conducts
some vetting of the organization. Additional vetted company
information is displayed to customers when clicking on the Secure
Site Seal, giving enhanced visibility in who is behind the site and
associated enhanced trust.
Domain
Validation (DV) SSL Certificates: where the CA checks the
right of the applicant to use a specific domain name. No
company identity information is vetted and no information is
displayed other than encryption information within the Secure Site
Seal.
Benefits of Wildcard SSL certificate
- Secure unlimited sub domains
If
you have a many sub domains you have to buy ssl certificate for each
one whereas single wildcard ssl certificate is enough for many sub
domains.
- Cheaper
Though
they cost more than a single certificate,they can easily be worth it
if you need to secure just a few sub domains
What
is Comodo SGC Wildcard?
Why
Choose WildCard SSL?
Comodo
SSL Wildcard certificates
save your business time and money by allowing you to secure your
domain and all sub-domains with a single certificate. Featuring fast
online issuance means your certificate can be issued within minutes
of your purchase. There’s no documents or paperwork to fax in so
you’re ready to conduct business online in no time, the highest
available levels of encryption, unlimited server licenses, 99.3%
Browser Coverage, dedicated customer support and a huge $250K
warranty, Comodo SSL Wildcard certificates allow you to simplify SSL
management processes and save you money versus individual certificate
purchases.
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