What is SSL

The Secure Socket Layer (SSL) and Transport Layer Security (TLS) is the most widely deployed security protocol used today. It is essentially a protocol that provides a secure channel between two machines operating over the Internet or an internal network.

What is an SSL Certificate?

SSL Certificates are small data files that digitally bind a cryptographic key to an organization details. When installed on a web server, it activates the padlock and the https protocol (over port 443) and allows secure connections from a web server to a browser. Typically, SSL is used to secure credit card transactions, data transfer and logins.

What is Wildcard SSL Certificate?

A single Wildcard SSL Certificate can secure multiple Web Sites. Typically a standard secure server SSL Certificate is issued to a single Fully Qualified Domain Name only, which means it can only be used on the exact domain (including sub-domain) to which it has been issued. With the Wildcard SSL option activated you easily get around this restriction by receiving a Wildcard SSL Certificate issued to *.domain.com. The * character replaces a "fixed" sub-domain with a "variable" one.

What are the Types of SSL?

As the applications for SSL have started to become wider, three types of SSL Certificates have emerged:

Extended Validation (EV) SSL Certificates: where the Certification Authority (CA) checks the right of the applicant to use a specific domain name PLUS it conducts a THOROUGH vetting of the organization. The issuance process of EV SSL Certificates is strictly defined in the EV Guidelines, as formally ratified by the CA/Browser forum in 2007, that specify all the steps required for a CA before issuing a certificate, and includes:

Organization Validation (OV) SSL Certificates: where the CA checks the right of the applicant to use a specific domain name PLUS it conducts some vetting of the organization. Additional vetted company information is displayed to customers when clicking on the Secure Site Seal, giving enhanced visibility in who is behind the site and associated enhanced trust.

Domain Validation (DV) SSL Certificates: where the CA checks the right of the applicant to use a specific domain name. No company identity information is vetted and no information is displayed other than encryption information within the Secure Site Seal.

• 2048 bit future proof SSL Certificates
• A single certificate secures both www.domain.com and domain.com
• Universally works with all browsers, mobile phones and devices
• Wildcard SSL & Multi-Domain SSL options
• Optional SGC technology increases weak encryption strength in older browsers
• Free malware monitoring service for your domain
• nstall on as many servers as you need for no extra charge
• Reissue as many times as needed during the validity period
• Clickable secure site seal displaying organization details
• Optional AutoCSR technology - we'll create the CSR if you don't know how to
• Underwritten warranty & refund policy
• Installation healthcheck & best practice advice