Payment gateway provider to incorporate GeoTrust SSL and enterprise security products into current offerings.

GeoTrust Australia, a provider of identity verification solutions and SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificates, today announced a partnership with SecurePay, an Australian payment gateway.

The partnership will allow SecurePay to incorporate GeoTrust SSL certificates and enterprise security products into its product portfolio, complementing the online, call centre, phone and batch file payment services currently offered via Credit Card, Direct Debit and Direct Credit. By offering its customers access to GeoTrust's automated vetting and certificate issuance process, SecurePay payment gateway customers can easily apply for and receive digital certificates for securing web domains, says the company.

"Securing online transactions and providing evidence of identity are critical factors for businesses conducting e-commerce. By partnering with GeoTrust, we can provide customers with cost-effective, highly recognised 128-bit strength SSL certificates that are issued in only minutes - a fraction of the time taken by other SSL providers. The GeoTrust brand complements our services well given its reputation in the market for security and the high acceptance amongst our customers who include Australia's top tier banks, major corporates, state and local government organisations and many small to medium size enterprises," said Robert McIntyre, general manager, SecurePay.