DV SSL certificate is a domain-type SSL certificate, suitable for personal websites and small and micro enterprises, OV SSL certificate is an enterprise-type SSL certificate, and is the first choice for companies and corporate websites. They can all realize the encryption of website data, but they still have a lot of differences. The specific manifestations are as follows:
1. Verification
The verification requirements of the DV SSL certificate are very simple, only need to verify the domain name management authority, which can easily be counterfeited by phishing websites;
In addition to verifying the domain name management authority, the OV SSL certificate must also verify the authenticity of the enterprise. Personal websites cannot be applied for. It is difficult for a phishing website to pretend to be a website with an OV SSL certificate.
2. In terms of function
The DV SSL certificate can only realize the most basic encryption of the website, so that the data transmitted from the client to the server cannot be stolen by hackers. In addition to the basic encryption of the website, the OV SSL certificate can also display the real name of the unit in the certificate details.
3. User experience
The OV SSL certificate implements the https encryption of the website. The small lock pattern in the address bar gives visitors a sense of security. The browser will not prompt insecure, which will enhance the visitor's confidence to a certain extent;
On this basis, the OV SSL certificate can also display the real name of the organization in the certificate, so that visitors can clearly know who they are visiting, and visitors can feel more secure when visiting and logging in.
In short, compared with the OV SSL certificate, the DV SSL certificate is far less powerful than the OV SSL certificate. Although the price of the OV SSL certificate is more expensive, its value is far greater than its price. If it is a corporate website, it is recommended Use OV SSL certificate or EV SSL certificate.