The application of third party certification programme in Malaysia

Nowadays, trust is considered the primary concern if entering into the new internet economy. The ever-changing paradigm of e-commerce requires a well-mandated security infrastructure. Certificate authority (CA) is an authority in a network that issues and manages security credentials and public keys for message encryption. If the registration authority verified the information, which provided by the requestors, CA can then issue a digital certificate.


In Malaysia, any organization that wants to communicate securely with their customers should subscribe to the DIGISIGN™ SERVER ID Enrich, especially if the organizations require their customer to submit confidential information (such as credit card number, identity card information and the like) online. Moreover, the Server ID Enrich helps to protect the customers against falling victim to impostor web sites as it provides proper mean to verify the legitimate owner. Example of web operations that could benefit from the use of the digital certificate includes online financial institutions, banks, government web sites, online merchants, and universities or colleges. The features are as follow:


1. Strong Encryption: Digicert’s Server certificate ensures that the organization’s Web site visitors will receive powerful 128 bit up to 256 bit encryption. Protect information submitted online via SSL. Any confidential Information submitted between the organization and their customers (e.g. Credit Card Number) will be encrypted thus keeping them private.


2. Web Site Authenticity: It provides the ultimate in credibility for the online business. DIGICERT The most reliable infrastructure and stringent authentication practices back each DIGISIGN™ SERVER ID Enrich issued by DIGICERT.


3. DIGICERT Reliance Protection Plan: For your peace of mind, DIGICERT protects users against economic loss resulting from wrongful issuance of DIGISIGN™ SERVER ID Enrich.


4. Quick registration and Delivery: DIGICERT will be able to issue your DIGISIGN™ SERVER ID Enrich in less than 24 hours.


5. Legal Recognition: Digital Certificates issued by DIGICERT is in compliance with the Digital Signature Act 97 and Digital Signature Regulations 98.

The application of third party certification programme has become prevalent although complex. It provides a sound and robust risk management framework which held accountable for controlling and managing e-commerce risks and security posture.


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