GeoTrust Announces Secure Digital Certificates for Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003

WELLESLEY, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 2, 2003-- GeoTrust, Inc., a leader in identity and security solutions for e-business and the world's second largest certificate authority, today announced the availability of Microsoft Windows Small Business Server (WSBS) 2003 SSL certificates. Microsoft's Windows Small Business Server 2003, announced last month, provides small business users with an integrated business server solution that includes messaging and collaboration, security-enhanced Internet access, protected data storage, reliable printing, the ability to run line-of-business applications and faxing. GeoTrust's Microsoft Windows SBS 2003 SSL certificates are the first certificates designed to secure up to four logical servers allowing administrators to assign a single SSL certificate to secure an external website and up to three internal web servers.

"Small businesses are deploying Windows Small Business Server 2003 to provide a secure, reliable IT infrastructure in their organizations," said Guy Haycock, product manager, Windows Server Group, Microsoft Corp. "GeoTrust's Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 SSL certificates are a component of the ongoing secure management of these small business networks."

Based on GeoTrust QuickSSL Premium technology, Microsoft Windows SBS 2003 SSL certificates provide true 128-bit SSL encryption, fully automated provisioning in less than 10 minutes, Quick SSL Premium smart seal, as well as the unique ability to secure multiple logical servers with one certificate. Customers can specify the additional internal domain names when generating the request for a certificate and can then use the single certificate without having to navigate warning or dialog boxes.

"GeoTrust is providing Microsoft's Windows Small Business Server 2003 customers with a unique secure certificate solution that streamlines the administration process tremendously," said John Adams, CTO of GeoTrust. "Our Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 SSL certificates are easily set up and maintained to let small business owners focus on their business knowing that their internal and external network connections are secure."

Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 SSL certificates are available immediately and can be purchased directly from GeoTrust (http://www.geotrust.com/sbs/index.htm) for $229.

GeoTrust, Inc., an emerging leader in Identity and Trust Services, helps organizations of all sizes secure e-commerce transactions, trusted identities and fully managed trusted environments for conducting e-business. GeoTrust's Web Security Services offer hosting providers and businesses with world-class digital certificates for fast transaction security and patent-pending smart-seals to ensure a trusted identity on the Web. GeoTrust also offers managed security services for large enterprises. With more than 60,000 companies in over 140 countries using its technology for transaction security, GeoTrust is the second largest digital certificate provider in the world. GeoTrust can be reached at www.geotrust.com or 800-944-0492.