The application of 3rd party certification programme in Malaysia

What and why we need third-party certification?

Third-party certification is a scientific process by which a product, process or service is reviewed by a reputable and unbiased third party to verify that a set of criteria, claims or standards are being met. A third-party certification can reduce the time and expense needed for identifying, selecting and purchasing the products. Third-party certification is not the final word. The consumer has the final say. But a third-party certification claim is an important factor to consider when selecting a product.

The basic values of a third-party certification are to provide a measure of conformity, satisfy customer demands and limit supplier risks without the expense of repeating tests. Certifying organizations are anxious to maintain their reputation and sustain their integrity and will provide an excellent way to validate trustworthy of website while protecting consumers from myths, misconceptions, misleading information and “fly by night” manufacturers.

Example:

MSC Trustgate.com Sdn Bhd is one of the popular Certification Authority (CA) in Malaysia and it is recognized by most of the Malaysian as a mark of safety and quality. MSC Trustgate has joint venture with the Verisign which is the largest certificate authority behind the encryption and authentication on the Internet in American. Verisign provide the SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) technology to MSC Trustgate, this is a cryptographic protocols that provide secure communications on the Internet for such things as web browsing, e-mail, Internet faxing, instant messaging and other data transfers. Maybank2u is using the MSC Trustgate SSL to enables encryption of sensitive information during online transactions.