Digital Certificates: Overview Overview

Access: Emory server system administrators and server managers.
Contact: For questions about digital certificates, email the IT Security Team

Emory uses VeriSign digital certificate service to issue and manage 128-bit server digital certificates. This enables higher-level security for internet and intranet applications. UTS Security does not recommend the use of certificates offering less than 128-bit encryption. It is now an industry standard to move away from 40-bit encryption because 128-bit encrypted messages are significantly more difficult to break. By having a central repository of certificates managed by University Technology Services (UTS), Emory realizes one-time enrollment, avoids multiple purchase orders and certificate expiration dates, obtains better pricing, and allows distributed server managers to obtain digital certificates through a common interface.

Services Offered

• Assessments and recommendations
  
• Approval/issuance of certificate requests
  
• Assistance with technical difficulties
  
• License renewal

Fees/Terms

• $175 charge-back per certificate
  
• Certificates are valid for one year from the date of issuance

Request a Digital Certificate

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