SSL Certificates

Description

OIT offers Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Certificates for the purposes of encrypting traffic to and from servers and securing software programs, emails and documents. Servers must be on official OHIO domain names which are owned by the University and managed by OIT such as ohio.edu. This includes servers hosted locally on the ohio.edu network and cloud services which are assigned an official OHIO domain name.

Who can request

• Faculty, staff and official student organizations sponsored by a faculty or staff member

How to request

• Send an email to servicedesk@ohio.edu from your OHIO email address that includes the following:

  1. A completed Certificate Signing Request (CSR) (opens in a new window) .

     • Please use a fully qualified ohio.edu domain name  or domain name owned by the University when you create your CSR.

  2. Description of the server or website and its purpose.

  3. List of OHIO email addresses that should be notified when the certificate is about to expire.

  4. This statement as part of the body of your email:
     "I agree to abide by Ohio University's Computer & Network Use policy 91.003 (opens in a new window) and the Comodo One end user license agreement (opens in a new window) ."

Server Requirements

• Servers must be on an official, University-owned domain name which is managed by OIT. If your server is not on a University-owned domain name, you must request a Custom Web Address .

• Local servers must be connected to the University's main network and hosted on appropriate equipment: no residence hall room or guest network use, and no desktop or personal computers.

• The server or service must be used for official University business only, and cannot process or store any data classified above “Low” according to University Policy 93.001 . This includes financial transactions.

• The certificate cannot be used on a server which replicates a core IT function.

• The server or service being secured may be required to pass a security and accessibility review prior to issuing the certificate.

Additional resources

Service support

• Service Level Agreement: Websites

• IT Services Roadmaps

Get help

• Visit the Technology Help Center ( help.ohio.edu ) to get live support, view outages, and browse trainings.

Accessibility

Ohio University strives to make its digital resources and services accessible to all visitors, including those with disabilities who may also be using assistive technology. If special steps are necessary in order to improve the accessibility of experiences for end-users, those steps must be taken. 

If you experience a barrier that affects your ability to access OHIO websites, videos, online forums, documents, or other information technology, please let us know . 
For further information about OHIO's digital accessibility resources, see:

• Digital Accessibility

• Office for University Accessibility

• Student Accessibility Services

• Ohio University's IT Accessibility Policy

Security

The Ohio University Information Security Office strives to educate and empower the University community to appropriately manage risks and protect OHIO’s information and systems. This effort is facilitated through policies, standards, and information security risk management program, as well as other tools and guidance that are provided to the University community. This modern approach creates a safe computing environment in which the University community can teach, learn, and conduct research. 

For additional information about OHIO’s security resources, see:

• Resources for students

• Resources for faculty and staff

• Resources for researchers