HTTPS File transfers - How to? 1

[dhdh]

I have client who is requesting that we offer the ability to transfer files via HTTPS. Any recomendations on where to start and what is involved (Software, potential headaches etc...)

Thanks,

DHDH

 

[aceoft]

What you need (for it to be worth anything) is a Digital ID from a Certification Authority (CA). Then you install it in IIS with a click and after that just start adding the 's' to your urls and you're secure. The browser/iis takes care of the secure connection creation. Expect a few hundred bucks price tag on the Digital ID though, and it expires after a length of time (typically 1 year for the base package).

See also:

http://www.verisign.com/products/site/

VeriSign is just one CA; there are a few, but...

Hope this helps,
Elijah

 

[ee61re]

i can recommend

http://www.geotrust.com.

2 year cert for $216. Online processing, you can have a cert ready to use in 10 minutes.

Rob

(I have no affiliation with geotrust - I am just a satisfied customer)