To be able to confidently state that your web server is secure and has been tested for vulnerability to malicious intruders, Privacy Secure, Inc. strongly recommends the use of the following services, especially for businesses conducting transactions online

Standard Security Audit from Security Space

Standard Security Audits offer the following features:

• Scans over 1500 ports of an IP for open ports and possible Trojans
• Examines the system with the full suite of 1124 vulnerability tests
• Provides comprehensive information on vulnerabilities and open ports found, and how to fix them
• Includes a complete list of tests executed during the audit, ordered by severity and category
• Ability to add your own notes, using reports as a working document
• Ranks results compared to other audits

E-Soft's SecuritySpace auditing service provides one of the most comprehensive vulnerability test suites available, operating as a turnkey diagnostic solution over the web requiring no software downloads or installations. Continuously updated with new vulnerability tests, examinations include tests for Windows and Unix based attacks, denial of service attacks, root exploits, CGI abuses, mail server vulnerabilities, firewall weaknesses, and more. Detailed reports include fix information, as well as references to an on-line library of more than 3000 resources such as security advisories, knowledgebase articles, and more, all provided to Instant SSL customers at no charge. E-Soft officials are quick to point out that more than 33% of all audits conducted by the company reveals a minimum of one high risk vulnerability.

Instant SSL:

Instant SSL Certificates are digital credentials that enable websites to secure customer transactions using the industry standard security protocol known as SSL. By allowing websites to create an encrypted secure tunnel between the site and the customer, SSL has fuelled the growth and confidence in conducting online transactions. The majority of Internet users now know to look for the 'little gold padlock' indicating an SSL secure session in their browser before entering critical personal information such as credit card numbers and passwords.

Instant SSL has been well received by customers, resellers, ISPs and web hosting companies since its launch earlier this year. By combining essential factors such as industry standard 128-bit SSL, full validation, full support, 99% browser ubiquity and low prices, Instant SSL occupies a unique position in the SSL providers market.

These services are available from www.ace-lynchburg.com/SSL/.