Trust Guard Versus Hacker Safe

In many ways, Trust Guard and Hacker Safe have a similar purpose. Both companies have made it their mission to make the internet a better place for both consumers and merchants by increasing consumer confidence in online shopping. As a direct result of their Security Seals, Trust Guard and Hacker Safe help to make internet purchases safer by reinforcing better security practices among site owners, and by setting a higher standard among legitimate businesses - giving them a powerful way to differentiate themselves. Both companies provide trusted third party verification, and commit themselves to supporting and validating honest and reliable websites.

While their ultimate objective may be the same, Trust Guard and Hacker Safe's techniques and methods are quite different.

One of the leading internet security sites on the web today, Hacker Safe provides security verification primarily by monitoring servers. Testing is performed on each of their clients sites to provide information on possible vulnerabilities within the server that could directly affect online purchases and the sensitive information provided by customers. This kind of third party server verification is typically intended for large companies doing over 20,000 transactions per year, who are required by law to follow strict guidelines (PCI Compliance/Certification) from the credit card companies.

However, for millions of small to medium companies, Trust Guard is the premier, low-cost alternative to Hacker Safe. Trust Guard provides Security Seals to websites that pass their website verification process. By verifying the businesses physical address, phone number, support email, and website security as it pertains to their SSL certificate, Trust Guard ensures that companies are honestly and accurately portraying themselves to the buying public. And since the vast majority of small businesses do under 20,000 transactions per year, and store their credit card information with their Payment Provider instead of on their own server, there isn't a need for server monitoring or PCI Scanning, thus saving small business owners up to $1,500 a year over Hacker Safe.

It is a proven fact that website credibility, and more specifically Security Seals, are a major contributor to building website credibility and establishing customer trust. The 3rd party assurance that Security Seals provide make consumers feel safe as they provide sensitive information in order to make purchases online, resulting in more sales and a bigger bottom line for your business.