DigiCert provides premium SSL certificates trusted by major enterprises and Fortune 500 companies. They offer comprehensive PKI management, rapid issuance, and expert support with industry-leading security practices.
Sectigo delivers flexible SSL certificate solutions for organisations of all sizes. With rapid issuance times, competitive pricing and strong support, they balance affordability with enterprise-class features.
Let's Encrypt is a non-profit certification authority providing free Domain Validation certificates. Their automated issuance and renewal process has democratised SSL access for millions of websites worldwide.
Comodo (now part of Sectigo ecosystem) offers budget-friendly SSL solutions with reliable Domain and Organisation validation. They serve millions of customers globally with competitive pricing and solid performance.
GlobalSign is a long-established certificate authority offering both SSL certificates and IoT identity solutions. They maintain high security standards and provide reliable service to organisations across industries.
Thawte, owned by Verisign, provides reliable SSL certificates with strong encryption and brand recognition. They offer extended validation and other advanced certificate types with proven stability.
GoDaddy offers SSL certificates tightly integrated with their domain registration services. Their user-friendly platform and bundled pricing make them convenient for domain owners seeking simple SSL solutions.
Norton Secured (Symantec SSL) certificates carry strong consumer recognition. Backed by DigiCert's infrastructure, they provide premium validation with the trusted Norton brand visible to end users.
Entrust specialises in enterprise-grade SSL certificates and identity solutions. They serve governments, financial institutions and large corporations with high-security requirements and compliance support.
Trustwave offers SSL certificates combined with broader managed security services. They serve mid-market to enterprise organisations seeking integrated certificate and threat management solutions.
Domain Validation (DV) certificates only verify domain ownership, are fastest to issue and cheapest; Organisation Validation (OV) certificates verify the organisation's identity and show company details; Extended Validation (EV) certificates require thorough vetting and display the company name prominently in the browser address bar, building maximum trust.
SSL certificates now last a maximum of 13 months from issuance (reduced from 3 years for security reasons). Most providers recommend renewing 30 days before expiration. Automated renewal services like those from Let's Encrypt handle this automatically to prevent outages.
Yes, through Wildcard certificates (covering all subdomains of one domain) or Subject Alternative Name (SAN)/Multi-Domain certificates (covering multiple unrelated domains). Single-domain certificates apply to one domain only. Pricing varies by certificate type and quantity of domains.
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