March 25, 2010
- GlobalSign
March 25, 2010
Press Release
GlobalSign K.K.
GlobalSign Launches Digital ID Certificate to Sign and Encrypt US FDA Applications Submitted Electronically
Tokyo – March 25, 2010 -- GMO Hosting & Security group member and digital certification services provider, GlobalSign K.K. today launched Digital ID Certificate, a client certificate (*1) that can be used submit electronic applications to the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Background to the Launch of Digital ID (S/MIME) Certificate
The FDA is the US government agency that regulates pharmaceutical drugs, medical devices, food products, and cosmetics. It is responsible for evaluating and ensuring the safety and efficacy of the ingredients and raw materials products in these categories contain. All companies, including foreign corporations, that distribute FDA-regulated products in the United States are obligated to undergo product safety evaluations, obtain approval from and submit reports to the agency. Applications to the FDA may be submitted and processed electronically via the FDA Electronic Submissions Gateway (ESG). These submissions must be encrypted and signed using a client certificate. More and more Japanese companies require client certificates that can be used to submit applications to via the FDA ESG.
In response to this rising demand, GlobalSign in Japan has launched the Digital ID (S/MIME) Certificate, a client certificate solution for enterprise that can be used to issue as few as one certificate.
About Digital ID (S/MIME) Certificates
Digital ID (S/MIME) Certificates can be used to sign and encrypt applications submitted via the FDA ESG. The new client certificate service makes it possible to acquire a Digital ID certificate issued by a certificate authority that is valid for three years as recommended by the FDA. Until now, Japanese companies have had to apply for certificates in English from a US certificate authority. However the Digital ID (S/MIME) Certificate service makes it possible for the entire process from application to payment, vetting and technical support to be carried out from within Japan. Digitally signing email provides authentication of authorship, alerts the receiver as to whether or not changes have been made to the email or any attached documents since signing, and encrypts mail content. As a result the FDA knows they are receiving legitimate applications and confidentiality of communications with the applicant is ensured.
With the rise of email fraud, phishing attacks and other cyber crime, client certificates have become an essential form of protection for companies of all sizes. GlobalSign’s Digital ID (S/MIME) certificate is of course available to customers for uses other than the FDA ESG application process.
Digital Signature (S/MIME) Certificate - Department Name/Company Name
Term Valid | 1 year | 2 years | 3 years |
Price | 54,600 yen | 103,740 yen | 146,420 yen |
*FDA recommends using certificates valid for 3 years.
GlobalSign
The GlobalSign Certificate Authority has been providing digital authentication services to Belgium since the industry first emerged more than ten years ago. 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 is expanding sales of government-level security Japan and 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
● Over1.4 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)
●We supply many government agencies, the Belgian government 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 a member of JCAF (Japan Certification Authority Forum)
●Anti-Phishing Working Group member
Media Inquiries
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*1 Client certificate: A type of digital ID like an SSL certificate. While an SSL certificate verifies the identifying information on a web server, client certificates verify the identity of the client (computer or individual). Used for digital signing, encryption, and certification.
About GMO Internet Group
GMO Internet Group, headquartered in Japan, is a leading force in the Internet industry offering one of the most comprehensive ranges of Internet services worldwide. The group holds top domestic market share in domain registration, web hosting, and payment processing and provides a host of other Internet services including global online security services, ecommerce solutions, and Internet advertising to both businesses and individuals. At the centre of the group is GMO Internet, Inc. a company listed on the prestigious first section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE: 9449).
GlobalSign K.K.
Company Name | GlobalSign K.K. http://globalsign.co.jp/ |
Address | Shibuya Infoss Tower, 20-1 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya ku, Tokyo, JAPAN |
CEO | Ichiro Chujo |
Business Description | - Information security and digital authentication |
Capital | 356,640,000 yen |
GMO Hosting & Security Inc.
Company Name | GMO Hosting & Security Inc. http://gmo-hs.com/eng/ (TSE Mothers Market: 3788) |
Address | Cerulean Tower, 26-1 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya ku, Tokyo, JAPAN |
CEO | Mitsuru Aoyama |
Business Description | - Web hosting - Internet security |
Capital | 907.80 million yen (12/2009) |
GMO Internet Inc.
Company Name | GMO Internet Inc. http://www.gmo.jp/en (TSE First Section Code: 9449) |
Address | Cerulean Tower, 26-1 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya ku, Tokyo, JAPAN |
CEO | Masatoshi Kumagai |
Business Description | - Web Infrastructure & Ecommerce - Internet Media |
Capital | 1.27 billion yen |