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GlobalSign Introduces "Secure Everything" SSL Certificate

Single Certificate secures multiple Web Sites, IP Addresses, Intranets, Unified Communications

Portsmouth, NH –1 September, 2008 – GlobalSign (www.globalsign.com) a specialist in SSL Certificate security, today announced a “secure everything / multi-domain” option for its SSL Certificate range – by using SANs (Subject Alternative Names), it allows a single Certificate  to secure dozens of domain names, subdomains, IP addresses or intranet hostnames.  The new Certificate option provides increased flexibility, easier Certificate management and lower costs for customers.  To launch the new product, GlobalSign includes the ability to secure critical functions for Unified Communications on Microsoft Exchange 2007 and Microsoft Communications Server 2007 completely free of charge.
                                                                                                                  
As the most flexible SSL offering now available, GlobalSign’s new SSL product allows customers to build a single SSL Certificate that secures multiple sites, applications or functions operating on the same IP address.  These could include:

• Domain names (such as www.abc.com, www.abc.co.uk, xyz.com)

• Multi-Level Subdomains (such as subdomain.abc.com or multi-level sub1.sub2.abc.com)

• IP Addresses (both internal and public)

• Localhost Names (such as local - typically used in intranets)

Included  also is the ability to secure the communications functions of Exchange 2007 and Communications Server 2007 (Unified Communications, or UC) that hinge around the use of a single IP address.  As a new GlobalSign multi-domain SSL Certificate requires only one IP address, it can protect all confidential communications over HTTPS, SMTP, POP/IMAP and other protocols offered through UC.  As a launch promotion, GlobalSign is adding UC capabilities to its SSL Certificate range free of charge – for example the company’s DomainSSL with UC capabilities is priced at $199 – making it the most cost effective SSL Certificate with strong security that can secure UC available today.

“With IT budgets being more carefully controlled than ever, GlobalSign’s new offering allows organizations to better manage the costs associated with securing their servers and communications,” says Steve Waite, Marketing Director GlobalSign, “as multiple IP addresses are not needed, this new Certificate enables organizations to secure such servers and communications that would otherwise remain insecure due to IP address availability issues.”

Waite continues “Server administrators also benefit from a reduction in the time usually associated with the SSL application, installation and renewal processes, leaving them with more time to focus on the organization’s other critical security matters.”

The addition of “secure everything” support further enhances the feature rich GlobalSign SSL range.  Other key features include promotional 3 for 1 server licensing, free inclusion of Server Gated Cryptography (SGC - to step up weak 40 bit browser to server connections to strong 128 bit), and universal recognition by all popular browsers, applications and mobile devices.  GlobalSign also recently introduced AutoCSR, a time saving function that creates a customer’s CSR on their behalf during the application process allowing anyone of any technical ability to obtain SSL easily.

The new SSL option is available immediately on all GlobalSign SSL Certificates – including DomainSSL, OrganizationSSL and Extended SSL (EV SSL).  It is available to all retail and channel partners, and available through the Enterprise Certificate Center for SSL Managed Server customers.

Visit the GlobalSign SSL Certificate Center for more information - http://www.globalsign.com/ssl/

About GMO GlobalSign
Established in 1996 and as a WebTrust accredited public certificate authority, GlobalSign offers publicly trusted SSL Certificates, EV SSL, Managed SSL Services, S/MIME email security and Code Signing for use on all platforms including mobile devices. Its Trusted Root solution uses the widely embedded GlobalSign Root CA certificates to provide immediate PKI trust for Microsoft Certificate Services and internal PKI, eliminating the costs of using untrusted Root Certificates. Its partnership with Adobe to provide Certified Document Services (CDS) enables secure digitally signed PDF documents, certified transcripts and e-invoices.  These core Digital Certificate solutions allow its thousands of authenticated customers to conduct secure online transactions, data transfer, distribution of tamper-proof code, and protection of online identities for secure email and access control.  The company has a history of innovation within the online security industry and has offices in the US, UK, Belgium, Japan, and China.

GMO Internet Group
GMO Internet Group is one of the most comprehensive providers of industry-leading Internet services worldwide. As well as domain registration, web hosting, ecommerce, and payment processing businesses that each hold the top share in their respective markets in Japan, services operated by the group include Internet advertising, search engine marketing and research. Global online security brand GlobalSign and major Japanese online securities brokerage, GMO CLICK Securities are also group members. In 2011 a new Social Media & Smartphone Platform segment was established bringing together group initiatives in social apps development, flash marketing and Android apps distribution. GMO Internet, Inc. (TSE: 9449) is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Please visit www.gmo.jp/en for more information.

For further details please contact:

Steve Waite
GlobalSign
+603-570-7060 / 1-877-775-4562
press@globalsign.com