EV SSL standaard officieel geaccepteerd
Thc CA/Browser Forum, a voluntary organization of leading certification authorities (CAs) and Internet browser software vendors has released a set of guidelines for a new type of Extended Validation (EV) certificate, including standardized procedures for verifying and ensuring the identity of the certificate holder.
The formal approval brings to the successful close more than two years of effort by over 25 companies and marks the dawn of a new era of identity on the Internet. Version 1.0 of EV Certificate Guidelines ratified by leading certification authorities and vendors of Internet browser software.
Extended Validation Secure Socket Layer (EV SSL) Certificates build on the existing SSL certificate format, but provide an additional layer of protection in a strictly defined issuance process created to ensure that the certificate holder is who they claim to be. To ensure the integrity of the process, revocation measures are specified that allow for the quick and effective revocation of improperly issued or used certificates. All leading Internet browser vendors have stated their support for EV SSL, and either currently support or have announced plans to support the technology, which will allow the browser to display the verified identity of a website to a user.
On June 12th, 2007, the CA/Browser forum officially ratified the first version of the Extended Validation (EV) SSL Guidelines, which take effect immediately. The formal approval successfully brings to a close more than two years of effort, and provides the infrastructure for trusted website identity on the Internet.
Vendors of Internet browsers all voiced support and enthusiasm for the new EV SSL Guidelines.
Meer informatie is terug te lezen op het EV SSL standaardisatie forum: http://cabforum.org/
