Secure Connections with SSL Certificates
SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is a security technology used to secure server to browser transactions. This generally includes the securing of any information passed by a browser (such as a customer's credit card number or password) to a webserver (such as an online store). SSL protects data submitted over the Internet from being intercepted and viewed by unintended recipients. 128bit encryption is required for online transactions and used by online banking services.
Whenever a browser connects to a website over https:// - the communication will be encrypted and visitors will know the site is secure. In order to get SSL for a website, an SSL Certificate is required. Only Certification Authorities (CA) can issue trusted SSL Certificates. These include Verisign, GeoTrust, Entrust and others.
The variety of Certificate Authorities and their products provide ample choice for each web site. Fees charged by the CAs range between $150US to $1500US per year.
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