subject: Why Do You Need SSL Certificate by:Jack Melde [print this page] SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is an encrypting modus operandi that ensures the en route security of the personal details processed by the browser to the server. We all know that online shopping is preferred by huge amount of people in the present times and therefore, SSL certificate is the one course of action in the online shopping to make secure payment system. Several authorized firms hand out SSL certificates such as Thawte, COMODO, Verisign, rapidSSL, Geo Trust and so on. These certificates are compatible with all kinds of server such as Apache, IIS server, etc. For understanding the need of SSL certificate, we first need to understand its basic usage.
What is the Use of SSL Certificates?
The primary use of SSL certificate is to protect the personal details such as passwords, credit card details, bank statements etc. against any sort of hacking. These certificates encrypt the information that can be decrypted only thorough a secret key, hence, ensuring the required confidentiality of the private details.
Why is SSL certificate required?
* SSL certificate enables you to put across the message to your visitors and prospective buyers that you respect their privacy details and helps in building trust towards your website.
* SSL certificate keeps your customer's personal detail absolutely secured and confidential. Hence no worries on your side.
* A secure site will help to give you an edge over your competitors as everyone would prefer to have safe transaction over the internet.
* An SSL certificate will also make your website more appealing to the customers as it legitimizes your website and server. Hence, your website being genuine will be able to gain more trustworthiness from the customers.
* All said and done, An SSL certificate helps you to increase your sales by ensuring the visitors about your genuine intent of doing secure online business.
