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A digital certificate with stricter identity checks for higher assurance.
Extended Validation EV Certificate Definition: A digital certificate with stricter identity checks for higher assurance.
An Extended Validation EV Certificate is a type of digital certificate that requires a stricter identity verification process by the Certificate Authority CA. It aims to provide higher assurance about the legitimacy of a website by displaying the organization name in the address bar in some browsers. While less common now due to UI changes, EV certificates are still used by organizations seeking strong authentication and user trust.
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