SSL CERTIFICATE

What is a Private SSL? 

The Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocol has become the universal standard on the Web for authenticating sites and for encrypting communications between users and Web servers. Because SSL is built into all major browsers and Web servers, simply installing a digital certificate or Server ID enables SSL capabilities.

SSL authentication allows users to confirm a Web sites identity. SSL-enabled client software, such as a Web browser, can automatically check that a site's certificate and public ID are valid and have been issued by a certificate authority (CA) listed in the client software's list of trusted CAs. SSL server authentication is vital for secure e-commerce transactions in which users, for example, are sending credit card numbers over the Web and first want to verify the receiving server's identity.

An encrypted SSL connection requires all information sent between a client and a server to be encrypted by the sending software and decrypted by the receiving software, protecting private information from interception over the Internet. In addition, all data sent over an encrypted SSL connection is protected with a mechanism for detecting tampering — that is, for automatically determining whether the data has been altered in transit. This means that users can confidently send private data, such as credit card numbers, to a website, trusting that SSL keeps it private and confidential.

The difference between SSLs:

Private SSL's (https://yourdomainname.com) IDs enable visitors to verify your site's authenticity and to communicate with it securely via state-of-the-art SSL encryption, which protects confidential information from interception and hacking. SSLs come in varying strengths, 40-bit, 128-bit, 256-bit, etc and this refers to the length of the "session key" generated by every encrypted transaction. The longer the key, the more difficult it is to break the encryption code. Microsoft and Netscape both offer browsers that enable different levels of encryption depending on the type of Server ID with which the browser is communicating.

Shared SSL's are generally offered by web hosting firms and the same SSL is shared by up to 500 or more domains. The certificate is cheaper than a Private SSL however it cannot be used to identify the domain and is often a long url like: https://secure.yourwebhostingfirmsname.com/~username

The only SSL we offer is our Private SSL certificate and provides you with the best choice for conducting secure commerce over the Internet with a minimum 256-bit SSL encryption that's fully compatible with the leading web browsers from Microsoft and Netscape/AOL.This also enables your web site to activate the browser's "LOCK" icon, indicating data will be protected from interception or tampering using secure sockets layer (SSL) encrypting technology. Our SSL assures your on-line visitors of safety and security for sending personal details and sensitive credit card account numbers and other confidential information over the Internet. (Where the lock appears in your browser depends on the browser software you use, e.g. InternetExplorer is usually at the top near the address bar as it is also with Mozilla)

Our SSL web server certificates are only hosted on a Private IP address which is separate from any other IP address used on the internet, they are safe and secure and are only issued to authorized recipients.
To order your SSL and Dedicated IP address at $219.90 for 12 months either select it as an addon on your initial order form or if you already have a package simply click here to order and request it be added to your package and our team we will organise it for you.

Do You Need An SSL For Secure Transactions?

The simple answer is not necessarily, however each website owner has differing needs. If your site is a 'newbie' and as yet does not generate thousands of dollars in sales each month and you do not have a Merchant Account with you bank or financial institution then an SSL for financial transactions may not be warranted.

Your site can still take orders and payments from customers by utilising the services of a 3rd party provider like PayPal. These third party providers handle the financial part of the transaction via their secure SSL protected site. They all charge a fee, but if your decision is based on finance often times their fee is far less than the ongoing cost of setting up a Merchant Account via your financial institution plus having an SSL, however the final decision is for each individual site owner.