February 12, 2008
GlobalSign Launches World’s First Fully Automated SSL Server Certificate Installation Service
- GlobalSign K.K.
Tokyo – February 12, 2008 – GMO Hosting & Security consolidated subsidiary and digital authentication services company, GlobalSign today launches OneClick SSL API. The new service for web hosting companies and other service providers offers a fully automated process from CSR (*1) generation to SSL server certificate installation. GMO Hosting & Security is a GMO Internet Group company.
(*1) CSR (Certificate Signing Request): Includes the public key corresponding to the client’s private key. When this is digitally signed by the certificate authority it becomes the SSL server certificate.
Background
Web server administration once required a certain degree of technical skill, but nowadays, as hosting services become more sophisticated and control software more advanced, it is now possible to operate a server with very little technical knowledge.
However an understanding of PKI (*2) is still required to install SSL on a web server. It is necessary to be able to send e-mail verification and install a certificate sent by text-encoded e-mail. These are difficult tasks for first time users.
(*2) PKI (Public Key Infrastructure): A security system that uses public/private key pair cryptosystem technology.
OneClick SSL API
Existing services require an e-mail verification process to be carried out between the certificate authority and the user. Now GlobalSign has developed the OneClick SSL API service allowing this process to be built in to web server operations. Web hosting and other service operators can incorporate OneClick SSL API into their own services to completely automate SSL application from CSR generation and key management through to server certificate installation. This technology will allow hosting service operators to offer their clients a one-click SSL service that reduces costs and does not require a skilled technician for installation.
OneClick SSL API makes it possible for the web server administrator (hosting user) to install SSL without going through any CSR generation, verifaction or installation procedures. It is now possible for the user to go from certificate application through to issue entirely through web server administration and without special verification procedures involving the certificate authority.
*The certificates issued by the OneClick SSL service are domain verification type Quick Authentication SSL certificates.
GlobalSign has simplified once complex SSL server certificate use and created a value-added product. GlobalSign is more than just a company that verifies, issues, and sells certificates. As a service provider that operates our own certificate authority we strive to provide services that offer value to a wide range of customers.
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HOSTING-PRO 2008
On February 14, GlobalSign will be hosting a seminar for web hosting service operators at HOSTING-PRO 2008.
Organizer: HOSTING-PRO 2008 Executive Committee
Venue: Akihabara Convention Hall
* Please refer to the HOSTING-PRO 2008 web site for details.（http://hosting-pro.jp/）
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GlobalSign
GlobalSign was established at the time when digital authentication services were first beginning to appear. It has now been providing such services as a certificate authority for over ten years. Customers include a number of Belgian government agencies and the GlobalSign certificate authority operates many prestigious government projects such as eID*(BELPIC). We are recognized as the Belgian government certificate authority. GlobalSign became a member of the GMO Internet Group in 2006 and beginning in Japan is expanding sales of government-level security worldwide.
*eID: A citizen ID card. This is the first stage of the e-government project in Belgium. The ID card containing a digital certificate is distributed to all Belgian citizens over the age of 12.
Performance: (cumulative figures)
●Over 100,000 SSL server certificates issued
●Over 1.4 million digital certificates (for web sites, IC Cards etc. including Digital IDs) issued
●Over 20 million certificates worldwide rely on the public trust provided by the GlobalSign root (including issues by subordinate CAs)
●Supplier to many major government agencies and major corporations
Profile
●The first certificate authority in Europe to obtain WebTrust accreditation
●CABF (CA/Browser Forum) member: In Japan GlobalSign (formerly GeoTrust JAPAN) participates as JCAF (Japan Certification Authority Forum)
●Anti-Phishing Working Group member
●The first certificate authority in Europe to obtain WebTrust accreditation
●CABF (CA/Browser Forum) member: In Japan GlobalSign (formerly GeoTrust JAPAN) participates as JCAF (Japan Certification Authority Forum)
●Anti-Phishing Working Group member
Media Inquiries
GMO Hosting & Security Inc. Corporate Planning Department
GMO Internet Inc. Group PR Team
E-mail：[email protected]
The GMO Internet Group
The GMO Internet Group is a leading force in the Internet industry offering one of the most comprehensive ranges of Internet services in Japan. We hold top domestic market shares in domain registration, web hosting and payment processing and we provide a host of other services including e-commerce solutions and Internet advertising to individual and corporate customers. Striving to redefine the industry and foster a vibrant Internet culture, the GMO Internet Group is continuously working to inspire enthusiasm in our customers and put smiles on their faces.
GlobalSign K.K.
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Company Name
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GlobalSign K.K. http://globalsign.co.jp/
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Address
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Shibuya Infoss Tower, 20-1 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya ku, Tokyo, JAPAN
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CEO
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Ichiro Chujo
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Business Description
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- Information security and digital authentication
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Capital
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356,664,000 yen
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GMO Hosting & Security Inc.
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Company Name
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(TSE Mothers Market: 3788)
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Address
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Cerulean Tower, 26-1 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya ku, Tokyo, JAPAN
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CEO
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Mitsuru Aoyama
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Business Description
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- Web hosting
- Internet security
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Capital
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905,000,000 yen (9/2007)
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GMO Internet Inc.
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Company Name
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GMO Internet Inc. http://www.gmo.jp/en
(TSE First Section Code: 9449)
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Address
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Cerulean Tower, 26-1 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya ku, Tokyo, JAPAN
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CEO
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Masatoshi Kumagai
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Business Description
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- Internet Use Support (Infrastructure)
- Internet Advertising Support (Media)
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Capital
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12,631,970,000 yen
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