DALLAS, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today, Entrust, Inc. becomes the first secure sockets layer (SSL) vendor to leverage extended validation (EV) SSL certificates to turn the URL address bar green for Windows XP users. The new EV SSL certificates also cause the Internet Explorer browser to clearly identify the organization that owns the certificate, as well as the issuing certification authority (CA). Until now, the indicators for EV SSL certificates only could be seen by Windows Vista users, and Entrust has successfully launched the first EV SSL certificate that can be detected automatically by Windows XP.

"Consumers need greater protection on the Web, and while it's nice that EV SSL certificates were able to be identified with Windows Vista, that's not what is being used on the majority of PCs today," said Entrust Chairman, President and CEO Bill Conner. "Once we knew there was a way for Windows XP users to see the cues for EV SSL certificates, we were compelled to get it up and running on our own e-commerce site as quickly as possible."

To view the new EV SSL certificate on Entrust's SSL site, go to http://www.entrust.net/tryev . Please note that you must be running Internet Explorer 7 with the built-in Phishing Filter turned on, which is its default installation setting.

Extended Validation SSL Certificates - commonly referred to as "EV" SSL certificates - are expected to be an effective tool for helping to rebuild consumer confidence in online transactions by enabling strong visual cues that notify a user that a site is secure. The new technology helps increase consumer confidence by displaying prominent and consistent trust indicators in a browser's address bar.

Extended validation refers to rigorous, industry-standard validation methods to be used by a certification authority (CA) before issuing an SSL certificate. An Extended Validation SSL Certificate is a new category of SSL certificate created by an industry consortium called the CA/Browser Forum (http://www.cabforum.org/ ). This new category of certificate was conceived in response to the growing threats of phishing and man-in-the-middle attacks. EV SSL certificates will be issued to Web sites only after rigorous, industry- developed validation of their identity. Next-generation Web browsers will reflect this higher level of identity assurance with prominent and distinct trust indicators.

With promotional prices as low as $299, Entrust Extended Validation SSL Certificates can be ordered now by calling 1-888-690-2424. An informational whitepaper also may be downloaded at http://www.entrust.net/ev . For more information about Entrust's SSL Certificate Services, please visit http://www.entrust.net/ .

About Entrust

Entrust, Inc. is a world leader in securing digital identities and information. Over 1,500 enterprises and government agencies in more than 50 countries use Entrust solutions to help secure the digital lives of their citizens, customers, employees and partners. Our proven software and services can help customers in achieving regulatory and corporate compliance, while helping to turn security challenges such as identity theft and e-mail security into business opportunities. For more information on how Entrust can help secure your digital life, please visit: http://www.entrust.com/ .

Entrust is a registered trademark of Entrust, Inc. in the United States and certain other countries. In Canada, Entrust is a registered trademark of Entrust Limited. All Entrust product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Entrust, Inc. or Entrust Limited. All other company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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