Content | WHITE PAPER 2 2. Consolidate all Certificates into a managed account. The audit gives you the complete information needed to evaluate your SSL protection and begin consolidating Certificates into a single managed account for better control. In reviewing the audit, consider the following questions: Are all Certificates properly installed? Do Certificates have the appropriate level of encryption and authentication? Are trust marks or security seals displayed on appropriate pages? Are all servers that should be protected secured with SSL? Are there any unauthorized Certificates that need to be managed? Today’s SSL Certificates offer a range of encryption strengths and authentication levels. But many SSL enterprise management tools require a different log-in for each type of Certificate. As the organization grows and the number of administrators increases, managing multiple accounts for different types of SSL Certificates will become cumbersome unless you have a single point of control. As current Certificates approach their expiration date, replace them with units from a primary managed account that supports all types of Certificates required. Having a single managed account will also enable you to reduce costs by taking advantage of volume discounts. Output: A single, managed account for all Certificates within the enterprise. _________________________________________________________ Scenario: The Consolidation Project A recent merger requires the integration of two network systems. You need to purchase five premium and five standard SSL Certificates and update domain contact information on three existing Certificates. Purchasing the Certificates individually will take valuable time from other integration activities. Purchase multiple Certificates through VeriSign® Managed PKI for SSL for renewal and instant issuance. _________________________________________________________ VeriSign Managed PKI for SSL FEATURES Web-based management portal Automated Certificate discovery Single-point control Customizable workflow and audit trails Full range of SSL Certificates Robust reporting Customizable alerts and notifications World-class support BENEFITS A feature-rich interface for Certificate lifecycle management makes setup and deployment easy. Enterprise-wide visibility of all Certificate types from all CAs reduces risk of down time and deployment of rogue Certificates. Consolidate purchasing and management across business units and locations to reduce costs. Delegate administration and pre- approve domains for instant, on-demand issuance with extensive audit trails to track operations. Manage all Certificate types from one console: Extended Validation (EV), SGC, SAN for Unified Communications, standard SSL and Code Signing. Role-based access to real-time, offline, and monthly reports help manage resources and risk. Prevent missed communications with automated alerts to multiple contacts. Phone, Web, email, and online help, free for 60 days with optional extended plans. |