Monday, July 6, 2009

The Application of Thirrd Party Certification Programme in Malaysia

Posted by Poh Sin at 10:06 PM


One of the problems faced by entrepreneurs in the fast paced business world today is selecting the proper technology foundation to secure their business transaction in open network communication. Having the proper "implementing technology" in place can make a difference between failure and incredible success.


To secure their business transaction, they need the third party certification for security purpose. Third parties who issue digital certificates are also known as certification authorities (CAs). A digital certificate contains the holder’s name, validity period, public key information, and a signed hash of the certificate data.



Besides that, the users will be able to make transaction on the internet without fear of having the personal data being stolen, information contaminated by third parties, and the transacting party denying any commercial commitment with the users by using the digital certificate.


MSC Trustgate.com


MSC Trustgate.com Sdn. Bhd. is Malaysia affiliate of VeriSign and it is a licensed Certification Authority (CA) operating since 1999. They offer complete security solutions and leading trust services that are needed by individuals, enterprises, government, and e-commerce service providers using digital certificates, digital signatures, encryption and decryption. They are committed to provide the finest Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) to assist all types of companies and institutions conducting their business over the Internet.



DIGICERT


Digicert is a joint venture company between POS MALAYSIA Berhad and MIMOS Berhad was incorporated in February 1998 with its objective as a premier licensed Certification Authority (CA). As a Certification Authority, DIGICERT is responsible for the creation of digital identities through the use of digital certificates. DIGICERT is in the center of an effective trust model that the government is creating to address the issue of information security and the negative perception that has been painted in association with online transactions. Digital signatures, encryption, and the infrastructures to support their use are becoming essential for further growth of e-business in .Malaysia.

 

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