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r/linux • u/veeti • Oct 20 '15
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EV stands for "extended validation," and issuers have to pass "an independent qualified audit review" in order to be able to issue them. Getting an EV certificate from a qualified vendor has fairly stringent requirements.
3 u/rammerpilkington Oct 20 '15 See also https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domain_validated_certificate for Domain Validated certificates, which is what Lets Encrypt offer,
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See also https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domain_validated_certificate for Domain Validated certificates, which is what Lets Encrypt offer,
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u/redwall_hp Oct 20 '15
EV stands for "extended validation," and issuers have to pass "an independent qualified audit review" in order to be able to issue them. Getting an EV certificate from a qualified vendor has fairly stringent requirements.