Extended Validation SSL from VeriSign, GeoTrust, and thawte brand comparison and product descriptions

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Extended Validation SSL gives Web site visitors an easy and reliable way to extend their trust online. In Microsoft® Internet Explorer 7 and above, FireFox 3.0 and above (and upcoming releases of Safari and Opera), the address bar turns green and displays the name of the Extended Validation certificate owner. The security status bar shows that the transaction is encrypted and the organization has been authenticated according to the most rigorous industry standard.

GeoTrust True Business with EV Designed for high profile, high volume web sites. True BusinessID with EV is the only next generation SSL certificate that provides the highest levels of business authentication. Only Extended Validation SSL certificates trigger the green bar in high-security Web browsers. Enables up to 256-bit encryption to provide end-to-end Internet security protection. Learn More	$149
VeriSign Secure Site Pro with EV EV triggers the display of the green address bar in the latest high-security browsers while protecting the transfer of sensitive data using a minimum of 128-bit and up to 256-bit encryption. Includes a $250,000 warranty and the VeriSign Secured™ Seal, with built-in EV Upgrader™. It is also SGC-enabled SSL which provides 128- or 256-bit encryption to over 99.9% of Web site visitors, including the tens of millions who use certain older versions of Windows and Internet Explorer. Learn More	$1295
VeriSign Secure Site with EV EV triggers the display of the green address bar in the latest high-security browsers while protecting the transfer of sensitive data using a minimum of 40-bit and up to 256-bit encryption. Includes a $100,000 warranty and the VeriSign Secured™ Seal, with built-in EV Upgrader™. Learn More	$859
thawte SSL WebServer with EV EV triggers the display of the green address bar in the latest high-security browsers while protecting the transfer of sensitive data using a minimum of 40-bit and up to 256-bit encryption Learn More	$549