If you have a website you need an SSL certificate. Learn more below and choose the right SSL certificate for your needs.
Why do you need an SSL certificate?
An SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificate is essential for several reasons, primarily related to security, trust, and compliance:
Data Encryption: SSL certificates encrypt the data transmitted between a user’s browser and a website’s server. This ensures that sensitive information, such as login credentials, credit card details, and personal data, cannot be intercepted or read by unauthorized parties during transmission.
SEO Benefits: Search engines like Google prioritize websites that use HTTPS over those that don’t. Having an SSL certificate can improve your website’s search engine ranking, making it easier for users to find you online.
Authentication: SSL certificates verify the identity of the website, ensuring that users are communicating with the intended website and not an imposter. This prevents “man-in-the-middle” attacks where attackers could intercept and alter communications.
Compliance: Many regulations and standards, such as the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), require the use of SSL certificates to protect sensitive data. Failing to use SSL could result in non-compliance and potential legal issues.
Trust Indicators: Websites with SSL certificates display trust indicators like a padlock icon in the browser’s address bar and, in some cases, the “https://” prefix. These indicators reassure users that their connection is secure and that the website is legitimate. Extended Validation (EV) certificates also display the organization’s name in the address bar, further enhancing trust.
Prevents Browser Warnings: Modern web browsers issue warnings to users when they attempt to access websites that do not have an SSL certificate. These warnings can deter visitors from continuing to your site, leading to loss of traffic and trust.
SSL.com offers a variety of SSL/TLS certificates tailored to meet different needs, ranging from basic website security to high-assurance encryption for sensitive transactions. Each of these certificates includes 2048-bit public key encryption, a secure site seal, and 24/7 support, ensuring robust security and compliance with industry standards.
CERTIFICATION
Basic Certification
WHAT IT DOES
Secures most electronic transactions involved in transmitting sensitive data such as usernames, passwords, credit card information, ePHI and many types of private material. Removes unwanted and untrusted pop-ups from your user experience.
WHAT YOU GET
- SSL Secure Smart Seal
- $10,000 Performance Guarantee
- 24/7 Telephone Support
- Unlimited Lifetime Reissues of Certificate
COST
CERTIFICATION
Premium Multi Sub-Domain SSL
WHAT IT DOES
This certification includes 3 subdomains and can cover Microsoft Exchange and Communications Servers and Microsoft Exchange Auto-Discover Service. This certification secures most electronic transactions involved in transmitting sensitive data such as usernames, passwords, credit card information, ePHI and many types of private material. Removes unwanted and untrusted pop-ups from your user experience.
WHAT YOU GET
- SSL Secure Smart Seal
- $10,000 Performance Guarantee
- 24/7 Telephone Support
- Unlimited Lifetime Reissues of Certificate
COST
CERTIFICATION
Enterprise EV SSL
WHAT IT DOES
Secures most electronic transactions involved in transmitting sensitive data such as usernames, passwords, credit card information, ePHI and many types of private material. Removes unwanted and untrusted pop-ups from your user experience. Offers increased guarantee.
WHAT YOU GET
- SSL Secure Smart Seal
- $10,000 Performance Guarantee
- 24/7 Telephone Support
- Unlimited Lifetime Reissues of Certificate
COST
CERTIFICATION
Wildcard SSL
WHAT IT DOES
Allows for the use of an unlimited number of subdomains in the certificate. Any site that has a domain that matches *.yourdomain.com (“*” can be anything plus yourdomain.com is any domain with the wildcard certificate installed on) will be secured. Wildcards can even be used within multi-domain or Exchange Server Certificates. This certification secures most electronic transactions involved in transmitting sensitive data such as usernames, passwords, credit card information, ePHI and many types of private material. Removes unwanted and untrusted pop-ups from your user experience.
WHAT YOU GET
- SSL Secure Smart Seal
- Unlimited Server Licenses
- SSL Secure Smart Seal
- $125,000 Performance Guarantee
- 24/7 Telephone Support
- Unlimited Lifetime Reissues of Certificate
COST
CERTIFICATION
Multi-Domain (SAN, UCC)
WHAT IT DOES
Can secure up to 2000 domains (internal and global) including Microsoft Exchange (OWA, Outlook Anywhere, ActiveSync, Auto-discovery and SMTP or Office Communications Server 2007). Ideal for hosting environments where multiple sites share a single IP address such as Amazon’s EC2 Cloud. This certification secures most electronic transactions involved in transmitting sensitive data such as usernames, passwords, credit card information, ePHI and many types of private material. Removes unwanted and untrusted pop-ups from your user experience.
WHAT YOU GET
- Unlimited Server Licenses
- 99% Browser Acceptance
- SSL Secure Smart Seal
- $125,000 Performance Guarantee
- 24/7 Telephone Support
- Unlimited Lifetime Reissues of Certificate
COST
CERTIFICATION
Enterprise EV Multi-Domain (SAN, UCC, EV)
WHAT IT DOES
Provides SSL security for Microsoft Exchange and Communications Server. Unlike standard or even Wildcard SSL Certificates, a single Enterprise EV UCC can provide SSL secured communications on a number of different domains, both internal and external and supports the Microsoft Exchange Auto discover service. This certification secures most electronic transactions involved in transmitting sensitive data such as usernames, passwords, credit card information, ePHI and many types of private material. Removes unwanted and untrusted pop-ups from your user experience.
WHAT YOU GET
- Unlimited Server Licenses
- 99% Browser Acceptance
- SSL Secure Smart Seal
- $250,000 Performance Guarantee
- 24/7 Telephone Support
- Unlimited Lifetime Reissues of Certificate
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