These free Web server certificates are good for two years and are available only from Nortel. As a result of this announcement, people who are implementing Web services and want a fast, no cost mechanism can try out the security features of Web products. Organizations using these certificates can also learn how Entrust, Nortel's advanced encryption, digital signature and certificate management software, can provide security for all applications.
Security is the greatest hurdle standing in the way of truly viable electronic commerce.
Our efforts are designed to make electronic commerce a reality. Certificates are always issued by a Certification Authority. As part of the certificate issuing process, a Certification Authority normally verifies the identity of the individual requesting the certificate. To allow users to quickly and easily obtain free certificates, the Certification Authority for the Nortel technology demonstration will not perform any verification of the users requesting certificates. As such, the certificates are provided with no assurance.