iStyles : EV SSL Case Study from The SSL Store™

Headquartered in Singapore, iStyles produces vinyl skins and other accessories for a wide variety of consumer electronics including iPods, cell phones, gaming devices, and e-book readers. The company works with designers and manufacturers in Europe, Asia, and the United States to create its accessories and sells its 30,000 unique products online, allowing iStyles to reach customers almost anywhere in the world.
By upgrading to EV, we’ve been able to give our customers an obvious signal that it’s safe to buy from us, which sets us apart from our competition even more. It’s been a great investment for our business.”
–Ming Keong Kuan
Director, iStyles
Key Challenges:
- Secure transactions on its e-commerce website easily and cost-effectively
- Give customers visible cues that its website is secure and has been authenticated
- Differentiate online store from competitive websites and ensure key revenue stream
Solution Summary:
As a small company with global reach, iStyles faces a fiercely competitive marketplace and an uncertain economic climate. By using GeoTrust SSL Certificates with Extended Validation, iStyles has been able to set itself apart from its competitors and give customers around the world the confidence they need to buy online, boosting the company’s revenue by almost 30 percent.
Solution:
- GeoTrust® True BusinessID with EV
Results:
- Helped company increase sales by 28 percent in one year despite global recession
- Green extended validation bar gave customers clear sign that online transactions are protected, increasing confidence even more
- Allowed company to differentiate itself and compete in the global marketplace for fashion accessories for consumer electronics
5 Ways to Determine if a Website is Fake, Fraudulent, or a Scam – 2018
in Hashing Out Cyber SecurityHow to Fix ‘ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR’ on Google Chrome
in Everything EncryptionRe-Hashed: How to Fix SSL Connection Errors on Android Phones
in Everything EncryptionCloud Security: 5 Serious Emerging Cloud Computing Threats to Avoid
in ssl certificatesThis is what happens when your SSL certificate expires
in Everything EncryptionRe-Hashed: Troubleshoot Firefox’s “Performing TLS Handshake” Message
in Hashing Out Cyber SecurityReport it Right: AMCA got hacked – Not Quest and LabCorp
in Hashing Out Cyber SecurityRe-Hashed: How to clear HSTS settings in Chrome and Firefox
in Everything EncryptionRe-Hashed: The Difference Between SHA-1, SHA-2 and SHA-256 Hash Algorithms
in Everything EncryptionThe Difference Between Root Certificates and Intermediate Certificates
in Everything EncryptionThe difference between Encryption, Hashing and Salting
in Everything EncryptionRe-Hashed: How To Disable Firefox Insecure Password Warnings
in Hashing Out Cyber SecurityCipher Suites: Ciphers, Algorithms and Negotiating Security Settings
in Everything EncryptionThe Ultimate Hacker Movies List for December 2020
in Hashing Out Cyber Security Monthly DigestAnatomy of a Scam: Work from home for Amazon
in Hashing Out Cyber SecurityThe Top 9 Cyber Security Threats That Will Ruin Your Day
in Hashing Out Cyber SecurityHow strong is 256-bit Encryption?
in Everything EncryptionRe-Hashed: How to Trust Manually Installed Root Certificates in iOS 10.3
in Everything EncryptionHow to View SSL Certificate Details in Chrome 56
in Industry LowdownA Call To Let’s Encrypt: Stop Issuing “PayPal” Certificates
in Industry Lowdown