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That is a good point. I guess the move to Let's Encrypt is a change in mindset completely. Away from Marketing snake-oil to a simple solution to a technical iss
by andrem 10y ago
That is a good point. I guess the move to Let's Encrypt is a change in mindset completely. Away from Marketing snake-oil to a simple solution to a technical issue.
EV certificates do not add additional security as far as I am aware, it's simply a measure of extended validation of the customer, which in my experience is only fluff.
So going with Let's Encrypt may as well do the full cycle and sell this free solution to non-technical people who believe EV provides additional value.
Hard sell... I know.
- mcherm 10y ago> EV certificates do not add additional security as far as I am aware, it's simply a measure of extended validation of the customer, Correct. > ...which in my experience is only fluff. Depends on what you want to accomplish. If you just care about getting to SOME website with a secure connection than a DV certificate is all you need. But take my employer: Capital One. We're a bank. When people go to https://www.capitalone.com https://www.capitalone.com it is important that they get our website. ALSO, though, it is important that when people go to https://www.capitalοne.com https://www.capitalοne.com that they do NOT get some malicious website. (Can't see the difference? What glyph did I use for the letter "o"?) This is just one example of how an EV certificates can be useful for certain purposes, although it may not apply to your business.