Security

Our 256-bit AES security encryption is provided using THAWTE technology. What follows is some common questions and explanations of why this technology is important and how it protects your personal data while you are shopping at a WisdomCART affiliate website.

SSL and Certificates

SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer, a protocol for managing the security of online message transmission. SSL encrypts (scrambles) any information sent from your browser to a website, making it virtually impossible to intercept and tamper with the information on the way.

Certification Authorities

Certification Authorities (CAs) are independent bodies that are authorized to issue and sign digital certificates. As part of the process of issuing digital certificates, CAs validate the information to be contained in the digital certificate.

The role of CAs is therefore crucial as they effectively determine trust, and therefore need to be highly trusted themselves. Thawte (launched in 1995) was one of the first Certification Authorities around and has built a reputation of unrivalled trust over the years.

The thawte Trusted Site Seal


Sample Seal

Once an e-business has obtained a thawte SSL certificate and been through various verification procedures, thawte supplies the applicant with the thawte Trusted Site Seal to display on their website. By clicking on the thawte Trusted Site Seal you will get real-time confirmation of the validity of the certificate on the web server you are connected to.

The thawte Trusted Site Seal is your visible, real-time assurance of trust.