Single certificate secures multiple web sites, IP addresses, intranets, unified communications.

GlobalSign Inc, a SSL Certificate security provider, today announced a "secure everything / multi-domain" option for its SSL Certificate range - by using SANs (Subject Alternative Names), it allows a single certificate to secure dozens of domain names, subdomains, IP addresses or intranet hostnames. The company claims that the new certificate option provides flexibility, easier certificate management and lower costs for customers. To launch the new product, it adds that it includes the ability to secure critical functions for Unified Communications on Microsoft Exchange 2007 and Microsoft Communications Server 2007.

The company articulates that as a new GlobalSign multi-domain SSL certificate requires only one IP address, it can protect all confidential communications over HTTPS, SMTP, POP/IMAP and other protocols offered through UC. As a launch promotion, it says that it is adding UC capabilities to its SSL Certificate range free of charge - for example the company's DomainSSL with UC capabilities. The addition of "secure everything" support further enhances itsn SSL range. Other features include promotional 3 for 1 server licensing,  inclusion of Server Gated Cryptography and universal recognition by all popular browsers, applications and mobile devices. The company avers that it had also recently introduced AutoCSR, a time saving function that creates a customer's CSR on their behalf during the application process allowing anyone of any technical ability to obtain SSL easily.

"With IT budgets being more carefully controlled than ever, GlobalSign's new offering allows organizations to better manage the costs associated with securing their servers and communications," says Steve Waite, Marketing Director GlobalSign, "as multiple IP addresses are not needed, this new Certificate enables organizations to secure such servers and communications that would otherwise remain insecure due to IP address availability issues."

Waite continues "Server administrators also benefit from a reduction in the time usually associated with the SSL application, installation and renewal processes, leaving them with more time to focus on the organization's other critical security matters."