How Are Premium Extended Validation (EV) -Secured Web Sites Displayed in Internet Browsers?
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Last Updated:
October 26, 2009 3:14 PM
New versions of leading Internet browsers; Internet Explorer 7, Firefox 3 and Opera 9.5 will allow visitors to instantly recognize that a given page has been authenticated by a Premium Extended Validation (EV) -issuing Certification Authority (CA).
When displaying a Premium Extended Validation (EV) -secured website, The browsers will change the address bar color from the customary white to a shade of green. Additionally, the browser will display the name of the organization to which the certificate was issued, as well as the issuing CA.