Frequently Asked Questions

What is a CVC - A Very Simple Version
It is a certificate which holds either images or text. It also holds details of the web page on which it is used and therefore cannot be copied / moved to other locations helping to prevent web site spoofing and curb phishing attacks.
What is a CVC - A Simple Version
A Content Verification Certificate holds web page content within a digital certificate. By using a browser with a compatible plug in you can view the content. The advantage of a CVC is that the content is secure and will only display correctly on a web page that is allowed to display the content. This means that web sites cannot claim to be someone they are not as they would fail the verification test.
What is a CVC - A More complex Version?
A Content Verification Certificate is an internationally recognised X509 complaint certificate type that holds web page contents. Digitally bound within the certificate those contents can then be displayed by a compatible Internet Browser enabled with the VerificationEngine™ plug-in. The VerificationEngine plug-in checks web pages and loads the contents of certificates into the browser window. As long as the Domain is correct and the CVC is valid the contents are displayed. The user may then verify the content by performing a content verification process.
Why do I need a CVC (The business view)
Phishing is the fastest growing threat in the history of Internet and has gained immense popularity amongst Internet fraudsters and hackers as a simple yet effective way to gain unsolicited access to confidential user information. Using social engineering tactics, fraudsters ensure that the trust relationship established by a company with its customers is exploited to maximum effect. Emails that pose to have originated from credible sources instigate customers to hand over sensitive data via forms on spoofed web sites. Now your customers have a weapon to fight back. Immediate verification of a web site identity is available at the touch of a button. - Vengine. Placing a CVC on the web site provides that protection ensuring that fraudsters look else where.
Why should I Trust a CVC? (The customers view)
Before issuing a CVC to any organisation or individual Comodo performs a high assurance validation process, verifying the identity of the applicant, the ownership of the domain and the legitimacy of the content to be stored in the CVC.
How much is a CVC?
Content Verification Certificates start from just $295 for one year with generous discounts for multiyear purchases. Each certificate can be used across multiple pages in a domain allowing secure content to be extended across the whole web site.
Why do I need to install VEngine™?
This is better thought of by looking at existing examples you may have seen already. To view PDF files in web pages you need to install the Acrobat pdf viewer. To be able to see Macromedia Flash graphics on web pages you need to install a Flash Player. Installing Vengine allows you to securely verify web page content. VEngine also protects your existing toolbars and allows you to differentiate between SSL certificate providers.
Why does my browser not show any Trusted images or logos?
If you have installed the VEngine plugin please look at www.vengine.com web site and make sure that you can view the logos and graphics on this page. It will also automatically update your viewer to the latest level. If graphics do not display then there are two possible reasons:-
  1. The graphic is not completely within the browser Window. Resize your window or move the scroll bars so that the image you wish to test is fully visible.
  2. The Content Verification Certificate has expired or has been revoked. In either case the web site owner has the responsibility to correct this issue.
Can I only view CVCs with Internet Explorer and VEngine?
Yes at the moment VEngine fully supports Internet Explorer. Alternative browsers will soon be supported. When they are you'll receive a message from the web site you are visiting asking you to install the relevant plug-in. It is recommended that you use Internet Explorer 5.01 or above.
How can I view the information contained within the CVC?
Right click on the CVC and you can 'View Certificate'. This is a method that is not 'spoofable' and allows certificates to be investigated in more depth. You can view the items such as validity period certificate repository location.