The application of third party certification programme in Malaysia

The certification programme is performed by the third party in order to verify and authenticate the web site.The “third parties” who issue the digital certificate to verify and authenticate the website is called certificate authorities.

Digital certificate usually attach to an e-mail message or an embedded program in a web page that verifies that user or website is who they claim to be. The common functions of a digital certificate are user authentication, encryption and digital signatures. User authentication provides other security than using username and password. Its session management is stronger. Encryption can make the data transmission secured by using the information encrypted. The intended recipient of the data is only person to receive the message. Digital signatures are like the hand signature in the digital world. It can ensure the integrity of the data.

By using the digital certificate, the users will be able to make transaction on the internet without fear of having the personal data being stolen, information contaminated by third parties, and the transacting party denying any commercial commitment with the users. Furthermore, the digital certificates can assist the development of greater internet based activities.
There are some famous certificate authorities:

VeriSign is a truster provider of internet infrastructure services for digital world. VeriSign offerings included SSL, SSL Certificate, digital content solutions, Extended Validition, two-factor authentication, identity protection, managed network security, public key infrastructure (PKI), security consulting, information management, and solution for intelligent communication and content.

MSC Trustgate.com was established in 1999 as a licensed Certification Authority (CA) in Malaysia under the Digital Signature Act 1997. It provide security solutions and trusted services to help companies build a secure network and application infrastructure for their electronic transactions and communications over the network.


Generally, the application of third party certification programme is able to enhance the reliability of the e-commerce site by identifying the “real” website when we are conducting the e-commerce transactions and therefore improve the customer trust. Besides, company is also been protected by retaining their customers. Print this post