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DOD Interoperability - ECA Certificates

ECA certificates enable secure on-line transactions with DoD agencies

VeriSign is certified by the United States Department of Defense (DoD) as a provider of External Certification Authority (ECA) digital certificates for government contractors, state and local governments and employees of foreign governments. ECA certificates enable secure on-line transactions with DoD agencies. Installed in a browser or email program, ECA certificates can be used for such activities as authenticating identity for access to DoD websites, digitally signing documents, and encrypting e-mail communications.

VeriSign ECA certificates are sold as a set which includes an ECA Identity certificate and an ECA Encryption certificate. Your purchase also includes a key escrow service which enables the recovery of your data in the event that you lose the computer or hardware device which contain private keys matched with your ECA certificates.

Installed in a Browser or Email Program, ECA Certificates Can Be Used For:

  • Authenticating identity for access to DoD Web sites
  • Digitally signing documents
  • Encrypting e-mail communications
Who Can Purchase an ECA Certificate?
  • Employees of organizations conducting business with U.S. government agencies.
  • Employees of state and local governments conducting business with other U.S. government agencies.
  • Employees of foreign governments or organizations conducting business with U.S. government agencies.
  • Individuals who need to communicate securely with U.S. government agencies.
Type
Requirements
Pricing
Medium Assurance
(Digital Certificate with keys stored by FIPS 140-2 compliant software on computer)
  • Windows XP, Vista or 7 (Mac not supported)
  • Use Microsoft Internet Explorer v6.0 or later OR Mozilla Firefox v3.0 or later.
  • The Department of Defense (DoD) regulations require notarized verification of identity
  • Please review these instructions before enrolling

1 Year: USD $119

2 Years: USD $218

3 Years: USD $299

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Medium Token Assurance
(Digital Certificate with keys stored on a FIPS 140-2 compliant Smart Card or USB Token)

Meets New JPAS Specifications for Authentication

Login Procedures require a user name and password plus a medium assurance hardware token.

  • Windows XP, Vista or 7 (Mac not supported)
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer v6.0 or later
  • The Department of Defense (DOD) regulations require notarized verification of identity.
  • You must purchase a smart card or USB token before enrolling for your ECA certificate.
  • Please review these instructions before enrolling

Order FIPS 140-2 Compliant Smart Card or USB Token and Pre-Pay for the ECA certificate

Smart Card: USD $85

USB Token: USD $60

1 Year: USD $119 + Hardware

2 Years: USD $218 + Hardware

3 Years: USD $299 + Hardware

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Purchasing 10 or more Certificates?

To purchase in bulk (10 or more certificates) call 650- 426-3614 or email eca_sales@symantec.com.

To establish a Trusted Agent call 866-202-5570, option 1. What is a Trusted Agent?

If more than 10 employees in your company need a certificate VeriSign offers the following benefits to buying in bulk:

  • Subscribers can use a single sales order to purchase certificates rather than paying by credit card individually.
  • Bulk certificate purchases are eligible for the Trusted Agent method. This method designates individuals within your organization to perform identity-proofing rather than relying on third-party public notaries.
  • Trusted agents also can purchase PKI tokens in case Subscribers need Medium Token Assurance certificates. The minimum order is one (1) box of tokens which contains 10 tokens per box. The cost is $30 per token or $300 per box. This is in addition to the cost of the certificate.

Contact Technical Support

1-866-202-5570 (option 2) or 650-426-3996


Need More Info?

For 10 or More Certificates, Contact Sales:
650-426-3614 or eca_sales@symantec.com

For Order Status and Enrollment Questions:
eca-authentication@symantec.com

For Installation Questions:
eca_support@symantec.com

ECA Certificates Support:
Support Knowledge Center