March 31, 2010
- GlobalSign K.K
March 31, 2010
Press Release
GlobalSign K.K.
GlobalSign Expands OneClick SSL
SSL provisioning completely integrated into hosting control panel software for the first time
Tokyo – March 31, 2010 – GMO Hosting & Security subsidiary and digital certificate services specialist GlobalSign is expanding its OneClick SSL technology through partnerships with hosting software developers in North America and Europe. Canadian company, Hosting Controller, Inc. is the latest developer to incorporate OneClick SSL into its hosting control panel software. We expect that making OneClick SSL available through the hosting control panel software widely used in North America and Europe will result in a rise in the number of end users choosing GlobalSign SSL certificates.
OneClick SSL
The GlobalSign OneClick SSL API was launched in February 2008 allowing hosting companies to automate the reselling of GlobalSign SSL certificates through a platform integrated into their control panel system. Installing an SSL certificate is a tedious and technically complex process that requires the server administrator to generate a CSR, receive an email to verify the domain name, receive the SSL certificate and then install it onto the web server. OneClick SSL simplifies this process.
North America and European Markets
OneClick SSL (Ver. 2) for hosting control panel software
In order to offer their customers OneClick SSL, hosting companies need to integrate the OneClick SSL API into their data center management systems. However, unlike Japan where hosting companies generally develop their own management systems, many hosts in North America and the US use third-party developed hosting control panel software. This is more difficult for hosting providers to achieve and has been a hurdle to the expansion of OneClick SSL in other countries.
GlobalSign has developed a OneClick SSL module for hosting service software vendors allowing them to create control panel plug-ins that offer their users an integrated and automated SSL reselling solution and provide the end user with easy and convenient access to SSL certificates. (OneClick SSL ver. 2). GlobalSign is the only brand in the world to offer a digital certificate issue service completely integrated with hosting control panel software.
Outlook
Going forward, GlobalSign will continue seeking to develop partnerships with hosting software developers, promoting OneClick SSL ver 2 and providing greater access to automated SSL provisioning for more hosting companies As a result we believe we can expect more end users to opt for GlobalSign SSL certificates.
Reference: SSL Certificate Installation and OneClick SSL
Installing an SSL certificate on a web server is a time-consuming process requiring the following four steps.
1. Generation of a CSR (Certificate Signing Request) for the web server (key generation)
2. Submission of an application to the Certificate Authority
3. Preparation and submission of documents required in the vetting process
4. Receipt and installation onto the web server.
Domain SSL offers SSL encryption only and requires no paperwork or company documents to be submitted so that the application process is significantly faster. This kind of certificate is convenient and easy to apply for and therefore growth in Domain SSL issues is outpacing that of other certificate types.
However, while step 3 is omitted in the above process, Domain SSL application still require steps 1, 2 and 4. GlobalSign recognized that this was a time-consuming process and sought to develop technology that would reduce the procedure to a single step. The result was an API that would connect web servers to the GlobalSign server, and unique certification technology (patent no. 4128610) that succeeded in integrating the above four steps and creating a one-click process. This is OneClick SSL, an SSL application and installation process that is significantly simplified without sacrificing security.
Related Links
OneClick SSL: http://jp.globalsign.com/partner/oneclick.html (in Japanese)
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 JCAF (Japan Certification Authority Forum)
●Anti-Phishing Working Group member
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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 |