SSL Certificates

While online you may have come across references to 'SSL Encryption' or '128 bit Encryption'.

SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer and is a system for securing and transferring private information over the Internet.

While surfing the web, 99% of the time you have no need for SSL protection. However, the moment you need to submit private and sensitive data (such as your credit card details) you want to make sure the data is protected.

SSL works by encrypting your data and transferring it over a secure connection. 128 bit is the industry standard and refers to the level of protection a website offers.

You can tell if you are using a secure connection when you see the little padlock icon in the bottom right hand corner of your browser (Internet Explorer and Firefox users). Netscape users will see a similar padlock or a blue key graphic.

The other thing you'll notice is the address within your browser will change from http:// to https:// to indicate that you are viewing a secure area of a website.

To enable a secure connection on your website you need to purchase and install a 'secure certificate'.

A secure certificate is basically a set of instructions that encrypts sensitive information (like credit card numbers) while they are being processed. This prevents third parties from hijacking sensitive information and using them for fraudulent purposes.

Upon issuing of your secure certificate you will be able to place a secure seal logo (like the one below) on your site:

We include the installation of a SSL certificate as part of your ecommerce website package.