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S/MIME (Secure/Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) certificates are used for secure email communication. They enable digital signing and encryption of email messages, ensuring the authenticity, integrity, and confidentiality of email communication. S/MIME certificates are issued by trusted certificate authorities and can be used with various email clients.
Certificates | Validation type |
Document Signing |
Client Authentication |
Trust Level |
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Email Validation | No | No | $9.99 | |||
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Email Validation | No | No | $12.5 | |||
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Email Validation | Yes | Yes | $39.5 | |||
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Organization Validation | Yes | Yes | $39.95 | |||
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Email Validation | Yes | Yes | $54.65 |
S/MIME certificates allow securing email communications via encryption and digital signatures. They can be installed on various operating systems and email clients if the requirements are met.
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S/MIME certificates utilize public key infrastructure (PKI) standards. Each user has a public/private key pair:
To send an encrypted email the sender uses the recipient's public key to encrypt the message. The recipient uses their private key to decrypt it.
For digital signatures the sender's private key creates a unique signature for the email content. The signature is validated with the sender's public key.
S/MIME certificates link identities to key pairs and are issued by trusted Certificate Authorities like Comodo, Sectigo, DigiCert and GlobalSign.
Steps can vary across operating systems, email clients and versions. Refer documentation for specifics.
Contact IT team for assistance if needed. Proper installation is key to utilizing S/MIME certificates.
Evaluate thoroughly before deployment to ensure system requirements are adequately met.
Email is a pivotal communication and collaboration tool for businesses today. However, standard email lacks encryption and is vulnerable to cyber threats like data breaches, spoofing, phishing attacks and more. This is where S/MIME certificates come in - they allow securing email through encryption and digital signatures.
S/MIME (Secure/Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) certificates utilize public key cryptography to provide encryption and signing of emails. They help protect the confidentiality and authenticity of email messages.
Some key features of S/MIME certificates:
Here are some top benefits of using S/MIME certificates for email security:
Major use cases for S/MIME encryption include:
S/MIME works for any scenario where email security and authenticity are important.
Here is the overall process for getting an S/MIME certificate:
We recommend getting S/MIME certificates from an established, trusted Certificate Authority. The CA will handle validation processes like organization vetting, domain control validation, identity verification etc. to confirm you are who you claim to be.
Most popular email apps support S/MIME right out of the box or via plugins including:
And many others. Check your email client's documentation for how to enable S/MIME encryption and signing.
To use S/MIME certificates, your operating system and email client need to meet these minimum requirements:
Follow your CA's installation guides for specific steps to install and configure the S/MIME certificate on your system.
If your organization is already using S/MIME certificates, these tips will help transitioning existing certificates:
A staged migration while old certificates are still valid allows a smooth transition to new CAs.
Email is critically important for business, but also vulnerable to threats like hacking, spoofing and spying. S/MIME certificates provide robust encryption to secure email communications.
S/MIME encrypts email messages end-to-end. Only the intended recipient can decrypt and read the content using their private key. Network sniffing or account hacking can't expose encrypted emails.
Digital signatures tied to S/MIME certificates authenticate the sender's identity. Recipients can verify the email came from the expected sender and has not been tampered with.
Encrypted, authenticated email helps demonstrate compliance with regulations like HIPAA and GLBA. S/MIME provides verifiable audit trails for sensitive communications.
Email encryption is crucial today for security and compliance. But some organizations have limited budgets for cheap S/MIME certificates to enable encryption.
That's why we provide affordable, budget-friendly S/MIME certificate options tailored to different needs:
Our 2-years S/MIME certificates cost approximately 30% less than 1-year certificates. This saves you money upfront while still providing robust email encryption at a cheape price.
And you'll not need to renew the certificate frequently. But for small teams, 1-year validity can be ideal.
If you need cheap S/MIME certificates for multiple users, our volume discounts can save you significantly.
The more certificates you buy at once, the lower the per-unit cost. We pass on savings from bulk certificate orders directly to you.
You can bundle cheap S/MIME certificates with other products like SSL/TLS certificates for additional discounts. Bundling allows optimizing savings.
And we frequently run promotions with discounted pricing on cheap S/MIME certificate bundles.
Our SSL certificate experts will advise you on the most cost-effective S/MIME solution for your specific needs and budget.
We help you maximize email security within your budget. No need for expensive wildcard certificates.
With customized recommendations and pricing, we make robust S/MIME email encryption affordable for organizations of all sizes and budgets.
Contact us today to explore budget-friendly options for securing your email with cheap S/MIME certificates.