Why is an SSL certificate needed?
HTML pages transmitted over the Internet via the HTTP protocol do not protect data during transmission between your server and the user's browser. Such data includes information about passwords, plastic card numbers, and electronic wallet details. In order for the information not to be stolen, an SSL certificate must be installed on the site.
Installing an SSL certificate ensures the protection of the transmitted data. In this case, the connection between the site (server) and the browser is carried out via the HTTPS protocol. Data transmitted via the HTTPS protocol is encrypted with a cryptographic protocol, which provides its protection.
Installing an SSL certificate on your site guarantees:
- compliance of the resource with the signatures in the certificate, which positively affects the trust of users in your site and your organization as a whole;
- The integrity of the transmitted information will be intact. During the transfer of information from the server to the browser, the integrity and integrity of the data is guaranteed;
- Confidentiality. With 256-bit encryption, the information transmitted between your server and the user's browser cannot be viewed or changed by anyone.
In addition, sites that work with the secure HTTPS protocol are more popular with search engines, which is taken into account when displaying results. Google already provides sites with HTTPS connections in higher positions than sites working with the HTTP protocol.
There are different types of SSL certificates. Our web hosting automatically provides all its users with a general type of SSL certificate for free.
How to choose the right SSL certificate?
Basic SSL Certificate
These types of certificates are suitable for individuals. They are intended only for encrypting information that is transmitted from your server to the user's browser. This certificate does not provide business status support for your company. Use such a certificate when your goal is only to transmit information in an encrypted form and you do not need business status support.
Certificates of this level include:
GlobalSign AlphaSSL — Wildcard certificate option available;
GlobalSign DomainSSL — Wildcard certificate option available;
Thawte SSL123;
Comodo SSL;
Comodo SSL Wildcard — Wildcard certificate;
Easy Trust SSL from TrustWave;
QuickSSL premium from GeoTrust.
A basic SSL certificate provides reliable protection of data transmitted between your site and the user's browser.
For example:
- Protection of the administrative part of the site;
- Providing access to internal company systems for company employees and partners via Internet network channels;
- Access to statistics systems.
This certificate is not recommended for use in e-commerce systems (online stores and paid services), public billing systems.
Business-class SSL certificates
This certificate is used only for legal entities. This SSL certificate is used both for data encryption and has the ability to provide high business status support for your company. When granting a certificate, your company will be verified by the certification center.
Certificates of this level include:
GlobalSign OrganizationSSL — Wildcard certificate option available;
Thawte SSL Wildcard — Wildcard certificate;
Comodo InstantSSL Premium;
Comodo Premium SSL;
Comodo Premium SSL Wildcard — Wildcard certificate;;
Thawte SSL Webserver;
TrustWave Premium SSL;
TrustWave Premium SSL Wildcard — Wildcard certificate;;
Symantec (VeriSign) SecureSite SSL;
GeoTrust True BusinessID;
GeoTrust True BusinessID Wildcard — Wildcard certificate;.
We recommend!
These certificates are universal and recommended for any type of use. Certificates are a great confirmation of your business.
SSL certificates with extended validation:
EV SSL
EV SSL certificate is:
- the highest level of trust;
- the highest protection class among SSL certificates;
- reliable protection of your clients' accounts during "phishing" attacks;
- a green line in the browser field with your company name;
Each company that wants to receive an EV SSL certificate must undergo a special check that confirms the legality of the organization and ownership of the domain. The certificate can be issued only to a legal entity that must pass the extended validation procedure.
This level of certificates includes:
GlobalSign ExtendedSSL;
Thawte SSL Webserver EV;
Comodo SSL EV;
TrustWave Premium SSL EV;
Symantec (VeriSign) SecureSite EV SSL;
Symantec (VeriSign) SecureSite Pro EV SSL;
GeoTrust True BusinessID EV.
EV SSL certificates are a high-status option for medium and large companies. These certificates allow you to gain high levels of trust from your customers.
