{"id":18465,"date":"2022-02-22T17:42:08","date_gmt":"2022-02-22T12:12:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hermagic.com\/?p=18465"},"modified":"2023-03-24T17:58:44","modified_gmt":"2023-03-24T12:28:44","slug":"san-certificate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test2.hermagic.com\/en_gb\/what-is-a-san-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"Know All The Details About A San Certificate"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_18479\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18479\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18479 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"san certificate\" width=\"900\" height=\"400\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hermagic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ezgif.com-gif-maker-35.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/test2.hermagic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ezgif.com-gif-maker-35.webp 900w, https:\/\/test2.hermagic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ezgif.com-gif-maker-35-300x133.webp 300w, https:\/\/test2.hermagic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ezgif.com-gif-maker-35-600x267.webp 600w, https:\/\/test2.hermagic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ezgif.com-gif-maker-35-150x67.webp 150w, https:\/\/test2.hermagic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ezgif.com-gif-maker-35-768x341.webp 768w, https:\/\/test2.hermagic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ezgif.com-gif-maker-35-18x8.webp 18w\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-18479\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">san certificate | Hermagic<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span>San certificate<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stands for Subject Alternate Name certificate. This is a digital security certificate allowing protection to several hostnames by a single certificate. Moreover, there are different names denoted to a san <\/span>certificate <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">technicians might call it UCC or Unified Communication Certificate, Exchange certificate, or multi-domain certificate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>San certificates<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are helpful, in situations where multiple websites or subdomains need to be secured using the same certificate, such as in the case of a company with numerous websites or a multi-tenant environment. 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certificate\">Benefits of a SAN certificate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/test2.hermagic.com\/en_gb\/what-is-a-san-certificate\/#Brief_description_of_SSL_certificate\" title=\"Brief description of SSL certificate\">Brief description of SSL certificate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/test2.hermagic.com\/en_gb\/what-is-a-san-certificate\/#Steps_to_install_an_SSL_certificate\" title=\"Steps to install an SSL certificate\">Steps to install an SSL certificate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/test2.hermagic.com\/en_gb\/what-is-a-san-certificate\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\u00a0\">Conclusion\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/test2.hermagic.com\/en_gb\/what-is-a-san-certificate\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQ&#8217;s\">FAQ&#8217;s<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_a_SAN_certificate\"><\/span><b>Benefits of a SAN certificate<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_18481\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18481\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18481 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"san certificate\" width=\"900\" height=\"400\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hermagic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ezgif.com-gif-maker-1.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/test2.hermagic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ezgif.com-gif-maker-1.png 900w, https:\/\/test2.hermagic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ezgif.com-gif-maker-1-300x133.png 300w, https:\/\/test2.hermagic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ezgif.com-gif-maker-1-600x267.png 600w, https:\/\/test2.hermagic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ezgif.com-gif-maker-1-150x67.png 150w, https:\/\/test2.hermagic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ezgif.com-gif-maker-1-768x341.png 768w, https:\/\/test2.hermagic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ezgif.com-gif-maker-1-18x8.png 18w\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-18481\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">san certificate | Hermagic<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the main benefits of using a <\/span>San certificate<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is that it allows for, the consolidation of multiple certificate requirements into one. This can help to reduce the overall cost and administrative burden associated with managing numerous individual certificates. Additionally, it can simplify the process of renewing and updating certificates, as all of the domains and subdomains covered by the san<\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b>certificate<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be managed in one place.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another benefit of using a <\/span>San certificate<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is that it allows for greater flexibility in managing domain names. For example, a company may have several websites or subdomains used for different purposes, such as marketing, customer support, and e-commerce. With a <\/span>San certificate<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, all of these domains can be protected under one certificate, making it easier to manage and update the security of all the websites.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To obtain a <\/span>San certificate<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, organizations go through a validation process with a certificate authority (CA). This process typically involves verifying the ownership and control of the domain names included in the San <\/span>certificate<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Once the validation process is complete, the CA will issue the <\/span>San certificate<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which can then be installed on the organization&#8217;s web server.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brief_description_of_SSL_certificate\"><\/span>Brief description of SSL certificate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificate, also known as a Secure Certificate or a Digital Certificate, is an online certificate used to establish a secure connection between a web server and a web browser. SSL Certificates are commonly used for online transactions and for providing secure access to protected areas of websites.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An SSL certificate is issued by a certificate authority (CA), a trusted third-party organization. This organization verifies the recognition of the website owner and publishes a digital certificate. The certificate contains the website&#8217;s domain name, the website owner&#8217;s name, the certificate&#8217;s expiration date, and the certificate authority&#8217;s digital signature.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a user connects to a website with an SSL certificate, the web browser will check the certificate against a list of trusted CAs to ensure that the certificate was issued by a trusted authority. If the certificate is valid and the website is trusted, the browser will establish a secure, encrypted connection with the web server. This encrypted connection is indicated by a padlock icon in the web browser&#8217;s address bar and the use of the &#8220;https&#8221; in the web address, as opposed to &#8220;http&#8221;.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are different types of SSL certificates, based on the level of validation and security they provide. For example, a Domain Validated (DV) certificate is the simplest type of certificate, and it only verifies that the applicant owns the domain name. An Organization Validated (OV) certificate is more secure and requires the applicant to provide additional information to verify their identity and organization. An Extended Validation (EV) certificate is the most secure type of certificate, requiring the applicant to provide extensive documentation to prove their identity and organization.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_install_an_SSL_certificate\"><\/span>Steps to install an SSL certificate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Installing an SSL certificate on a web server is a straightforward process, usually involving the following steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Obtaining an SSL certificate from a trusted certificate authority<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Create a certificate signing request (CSR) on the web server<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Submit the CSR to the certificate authority<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Install the issued certificate on the web server<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Configure the webserver to use the installed certificate<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to note that an SSL certificate only secures the connection between the web server and the web browser, and does not provide any security for the website itself. Website owners should ensure that their website is properly configured and that any sensitive data is properly protected.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nowadays, it has become mandatory for website holders to include an SSL<\/span>\u00a0san certificate<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on their websites. This is because of the intervention of technological advancements. An <\/span>SSL SAN-certified<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> website enables better and more secure functioning of the same. This certification allows a website to have an authentic domain name along with complete security. Thus, SSL provides security while SAN certifies the domain name. With this, it is evident that both the SAN and SSL are equally important for any website.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the field of cybersecurity, a <\/span>SAN certificate<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> refers to the SSL\/TLS certificate. This certificate is capable of providing security to several domains that are put together or SAN subject alternative names. These multiple domains are marked under a single certificate. A website user with multiple domains is allowed to enjoy the benefits of customization of the <\/span>SAN certificate<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> anytime. One thing that he has to make sure of is that the customization should be done during the validity period for adding the different subject names to the particular certificate.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is to conclude that SSL Certificates are a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wikipedia.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fundamental part of secure<\/a> online transactions and secure access to protected areas of websites. They are issued by trusted certificate authorities and provide a secure, encrypted connection between a web server and a web browser. Website owners should ensure that they use a valid <\/span>SSL certificate<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and properly configure their website to protect sensitive data. To know more about the SSL SAN certificate and its further functioning and benefits visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hermagic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Hermagic <\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">website.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><strong>FAQ&#8217;s<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"su-accordion su-u-trim\"><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>What is the use of SAN in certificates?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">SAN or Subject Alternate Name is used in certificates to allow a website holder to secure its primary domain thus, enabling him to add multiple domains with it.<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Spoiler title<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">A certificate can have multiple Subject Alternative Names (SANs) specified in the certificate. The exact number of SANs that a certificate can have depends on the certificate authority (CA) that issues the certificate, as well as the encryption algorithm used in the certificate. Some certificate authorities may limit the number of SANs in a certificate, while others may allow for a larger number.<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>How does a SAN SSL certificate work?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">Hidden content<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A San certificate stands for Subject Alternate Name certificate. This is a digital security certificate allowing protection to several hostnames by a single certificate. Moreover, there are different names denoted to a san certificate technicians might call it UCC or Unified Communication Certificate, Exchange certificate, or multi-domain certificate.\u00a0 San certificates are helpful, in situations where [&hellip;]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":18478,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[852],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18465","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-security"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/test2.hermagic.com\/en_gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18465","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/test2.hermagic.com\/en_gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/test2.hermagic.com\/en_gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test2.hermagic.com\/en_gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test2.hermagic.com\/en_gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18465"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/test2.hermagic.com\/en_gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18465\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test2.hermagic.com\/en_gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18478"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/test2.hermagic.com\/en_gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18465"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test2.hermagic.com\/en_gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18465"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test2.hermagic.com\/en_gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18465"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}