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SSL Introduces Revolutionary C2PA-Conformant Certificates

In a groundbreaking development, SSL has announced its position as the first publicly trusted certificate authority to roll out production-ready C2PA-conformant certificates. This significant milestone is aimed at addressing the growing concerns surrounding deepfakes and digital content manipulation in today's digital landscape.

The Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA) has established a standard that introduces a tamper-evident verification process. This landmark certification initiative is designed to restore trust among users regarding the authenticity of digital media. Businesses operating under SSL can now benefit from this standard-compliant content authentication technology, ensuring greater reliability in an era where misinformation can spread rapidly.

SSL's WebTrust-accredited certification practices stand as a testament to their commitment to security and reliability, particularly for enterprise-scale C2PA implementations. With customers like Digitality Consulting, Truepic, and Vbrick, SSL is paving the way for seamless integration of these innovative solutions into various products.

Significance of C2PA Certificates

The importance of C2PA certificates cannot be overstated. As misinformation, especially concerning AI-generated content, continues to escalate, organizations around the globe are under increasing pressure to safeguard their digital content. SSL’s latest initiative puts forth a comprehensive solution—bolstering the ability for digital content to carry verified origins and guaranteeing its authenticity.

The C2PA standards now mandate the utilization of trusted claim signing certificates to enhance the reliability of Content Credentials. These credentials serve as digital records, documenting the origins and authenticity of media files, thus providing an extra layer of security against potential tampering or misinformation.

SSL sets itself apart from other certificate authorities by offering both C2PA claim signing certificates for devices and tools as well as Content Authentication Working Group (CAWG) certificates aimed at organizations and individuals. This dual approach creates a complete and secure ecosystem for content authenticity, ensuring that devices, associations, and individuals can digitally sign provenance information.

Industry Collaboration to Enhance Security

To further illustrate the potential of this advancement, Shailesh Lohiya, the CTO of Vbrick—a cloud-based enterprise video platform—has expressed pride in SSL's partnership. By adopting C2PA earlier, Vbrick positions itself to tackle emerging threats related to digital content. “C2PA implementation delivers an immutable chain of custody for enterprise video, and partnering with SSL ensures that this chain is secured with industry-leading trust anchors,” Lohiya noted.

This collaboration showcases the importance of early adoption in staying ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving digital environment.

Availability of SSL's C2PA Solutions

Organizations looking to implement the C2PA solutions can do so immediately through SSL's enterprise offerings. Interested parties are encouraged to reach out directly to SSL’s sales team for inquiries related to business engagements and detailed implementation guidelines.

About SSL

Established in 2002, SSL.com has become a pivotal player in the realm of digital trust, providing vital PKI solutions and identity trust services that secure online communications, applications, and digital content. The company serves individuals and entities in over 180 countries, offering comprehensive certificate services, including SSL/TLS certificates, email security, code signing, and document signing certificates. SSL.com maintains its WebTrust audit compliance and plays an integral role as a full voting member of the CA/Browser Forum.

For further information regarding SSL’s C2PA Enterprise Content Authenticity Solutions, inquiries can be directed to SSL.com’s communications team or their sales hotline.