Online Security

Securing your website (SSL)

Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology protects your online transactions and helps increase trust in your web site.

What Happens When a Web Browser Connects to a Secure Web Site

• The Browser requests the web server identity.
• The server sends the browser a copy of its SSL certificate.
• The browser checks whether it trusts the SSL certificate. If so, it sends a message to the server.
• The server sends back a digitally signed acknowledgment to start an SSL encrypted session.
• Encrypted data is shared between the browser and the server.

You need SSL if:

• You have an online store or accept online orders and credit cards.
• You offer a login or sign in on your site.
• You process sensitive data such as address, birth date, license, or ID numbers.
• You need to comply with privacy and security requirements.
• You value privacy and expect others to trust you.