SarJen Web Hosting and Domains- (480) 624-2500
SSL Secure Certificate for Website Security
Web Security: Secure Certificates
Secure certificates are used to secure the information input into your website forms such as credit card information or other personal information that might be in an online application for loans or employment.
The information is broken into 256 pieces of information at the source meaning as soon as the submit button is clicked. When the information is sent, it is broken into 256 pieces of information to be reassembled at the destination. This is to prevent sensitive information from being seen in transit and used in an inappropriate way.
When to use Secure Certificates
Purchasing an SSL or Secure Certificate enables a secure socket layer to be used in certain transactions. It is an absolute must to have if you are creating a eCommerce website where you are entering CC information directly into the form on the website much in the way you would when using PayPal or other online purchasing system.
HTTP:// or HTTPS:// That's the question
You should be aware that there are two ways in which you can tell the website or page you are on is secure.
- Thw address bar at the top of the browser will have an HTTPS:// as a prefix to the URL, the "S" signifies secure.
- Another way to make sure you are on a secure site or page is to look for the small yellow lock in the bottom right corner of your browser.
Secure certificates are a necessary element of any website if it is selling products or collecting personal information in some way from the visitor.
