JANET Certificate Service

Launched on Wednesday 18th November 2009, the JANET Certificate service offers a range of features, through a simple online interface. This enables the automated processing of certificate requests, for all .ac.uk and gov.uk domains, along with the ability to monitor and manage new certificates that are issued. This includes certificates revocation and automated alerts when these certificates are close to their expiry date. The online interface also allows federated access for nominated contacts.

Existing customers can take advantage of these additional features by choosing to migrate to the new service. Invitations to migrate will be sent out over the coming weeks. These changes will not affect the high levels of service provided to customers with existing certificates. JANET(UK) will continue to absorb the costs of providing this service to its customers. JANET(UK) is also pleased to be able to announce that all GlobalSign certificates, issued as part of the original JANET Server Certificate Service, will now continue to be valid for their stated lifespan. This means that organisations in possession of certificates, issued as part of this service, will not need to replace these certificates by April 2010.

Useful links

• Service Overview with additional information on the new service
• JANET Certificate Service Eligibility Policy
• Terms and Conditions of the service
• How to participate in the service
• JANET Certificate Service Help Information

Case studies

Case studies are available of organisations that have already implemented the JANET Certificate Service:

• University of Strathclyde
• The College Ystrad Mynach

Financial Transactions

In order to obtain server certificates that support financial transactions, JANET connected organisations are able to purchase Extended Validation (EV) certificates from Comodo CA at the discounted price of $150 (US Dollars) per annum. These requests will be processed by Comodo directly and thus require no involvement from JANET(UK).

EV certificates can be requested by using one of the following links:

EV Certificates for a single domain

EV Certificates for multiple domains

 

For further information please contact the JANET Service Desk (service@ja.net or telephone 0300 300 2212).