Everything You Need to Know About SSL Certificates

What is an SSL certificate?

SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer, a global standard security technology that enables encrypted communication between a web browser and a web server. It is utilized by millions1 of online businesses and individuals to decrease the risk of sensitive information (e.g., credit card numbers, usernames, passwords, emails, etc.) from being stolen or tampered with by hackers and identity thieves. In essence, SSL allows for a private “conversation” just between the two intended parties.

Are all SSL certificates the same?

No.

There are many different types of SSL certificates based on the number of domain names or subdomains owned, such as:

Single – secures one fully-qualified domain name or subdomain name

Wildcard - covers one domain name and an unlimited number of its subdomains

Multi-Domain – secures multiple domain names

and the level of validation needed, such as:

Domain Validation – this level is the least expensive, and covers basic encryption and verification of the ownership of the domain name registration. This type of certificate usually takes a few minutes to several hours to receive.

Organization Validation – in addition to basic encryption and verification of ownership of the domain name registration, certain details of the owner (e.g., name and address) are authenticated. This type of certificate usually takes a few hours to several days to receive.

Extended Validation (EV) – this provides the highest degree of security because of the thorough examination that is conducted before this certificate is issued (and as strictly specified in guidelines set by the SSL certification industry’s governing consortium). In addition to ownership of the domain name registration and entity authentication, the legal, physical and operational existence of the entity is verified. This type of certificate usually takes a few days to several weeks to receive.

Who may need an SSL certificate?

Any individual or organization that uses their website to require, receive, process, collect, store, or display confidential or sensitive information. Some examples of this information are:

logins and passwords

financial information (e.g., credit card numbers, bank accounts)

personal data (e.g., names, addresses, social security numbers, birth dates)

proprietary information

legal documents and contracts

client lists

medical records

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