What is an SSL certificate?
An SSL(Secure Sockets Layer) certificate is a type of digital certificate that provides authentication for a website and enables an encrypted connection.
They are used to secure and encrypt sensitive information like credit cards, usernames, passwords, and other private data sent over the Internet.
Your website will be branded HTTPS in its URL address once the certificate is configured/installed.
Why Buy an SSL Certificate Now?
Latest Google Chrome updates now show visitors a ‘Not Secure’ message in the URL if your website is not HTTPS (i.e. does not have an SSL certificate). When this happens, visitors are more likely to refrain from entering information, making purchases, or even signing up for your email list. As a matter of fact, most simply leave the site on seeing the message.
Google will also rank websites without an SSL certificate lower on the search results page (SERP), affecting your SEO efforts, traffic and revenue at the same time.
Essentially, SSL certificates are required to:
- Encrypts Sensitive Information: Protect your clients’ data from prying eyes.
- Provides Authentication by ensuring that you are sending information to trusted and secure servers.
- Builds Trust: Visitors will trust your website more when they see visual cues like a lock icon or a green bar and will therefore be more likely to buy from you.
Types Of SSL Certificates.
There are three different types of SSL certificates each providing a different level of security. The levels of security are measured by the number of domains/ subdomains covered among other factors.
Domain validated (DV) These certificates only verify who owns the site. It’s a simple process where the Certificate Authority (CA) will send an email to the website’s registered email address in order to verify its identity. No information about the company is required.
Organizationally validated (OV) To receive an OV certificate, a Certificate Authority (CA) must validate certain information, including the organization, physical location, and its website’s domain name. This process typically takes a couple of days.
Extended Validation (EV) This type of certificate is a must-have for websites that handle sensitive information. To check if a site is using an EV certificate, check that the browser’s URL bar contains a padlock and the company name is listed in green. It has the highest level of security and is the easiest to identify. In order to issue an EV certificate, the CA performs an enhanced review of the applicant to increase the level of confidence in the business. The review process includes an examination of corporate documents, confirmation of applicant identity, and checking the information with a third-party database.
Why Choose Crystal Technologies for your SSL needs?
- Demonstrate Credibility: With our COMODO SSL certificates, get the ultimate assurance of security with 3 prominent elements that your customer will see. That is:
- A secure indicator on the address bar in your customers' browser
- Your company name on the address bar (with EV)
- Comodo TrustLogo Site Seal on your website
- Ultimate Security: Comodo SSL certificates are one the most popular options for Digital Certificates today as they offer you the strongest encryption in the industry with SHA2 & ECC 128/256-bit protection. Besides, there is a sizable warranty against any breach.
- Improved Search Ranking: In May 2017, Google announced that it would display a 'Not Secure' message on the Chrome browser for all websites that do not use an SSL certificate. Moreover, they also indicated that such websites may be penalized in search rankings. Prevent this drop by getting your SSL Security Certificate now
- Improved Sales and conversion: Attacks such as phishing, website hacks, and data abuse are impacting customer confidence in e-commerce. When your website has an SSL certificate, it gives your customers the confidence to make online payments and transact on a website.
- Support you can rely on: You do NOT need to be technical to get an SSL with us. Simply pay for the certificate and let us do the installation.
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