DV: Basic validation to prove ownership of the domain, The certificate authority (CA) verifies that the requester owns or controls the domain (e.g., via email or DNS record)., SV: Not a widely recognized category in modern SSL terminology., Sometimes informally used to refer to OV or EV certificates since they validate the subject (organization)., OV: Validates domain ownership and checks the legitimacy of the organization., CA verifies domain ownership and confirms the organization’s name, address, and other details., EV: Provides the highest level of trust by verifying legal, physical, and operational existence of the entity., In-depth verification of organization, domain ownership, and legal status. CA checks for legal incorporation, operational presence, and confirms authorization.,

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