What is SSL, and what is its role on the Web?

While surfing the Internet you've probably seen that some websites in the address bar start with http: // while others have another one with https: //. They are often in green color and sometimes it is possible that company name or organization be written in green colour. This add-on means that the site is SSL (Secure Socket Layer) certified.

SSL is a cryptographic protocol that enables reliable data transmission over a network. This is a guarantee of a secure connection between the visitor and the website. HTTPS has significantly improved the security of HTTP data. If SSL is installed on the website, then all data is transmitted via HTTPS - a secure version of the HTTP protocol. It encrypts user data and forwards it to the website owner via the TCP transport protocol. So all the information that the user enters is hidden by encryption from third parties: the operator, Wi-Fi administrator and provider. 

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So if you need to leave some personal information on the website, or send a message via a form, payment processes for products and services. SSL protects you by encrypting your data and protecting you from the third party from intercepting and retrieving the data. That is why, today, there are almost no web stores that do not have this type of protection.

The benefits of SSL certificates are enormous, for website owners and visitors. Having an SSL certificate for website owners, in addition to increasing the trust of visitors, is that web browsers provide information that the website is secure, as well as web browsers that have one of the items for better ranking and possession of ssl. And the site's reputation and general impression of visitors are incomparable with ssl certificate.

Also important to mention is how it is possible to check whether this security certificate is installed. In addition to the already mentioned https: // add-on is the first step. The next step is when you click on it, or the padlock next to it, and a drop-down list with information about the ssl certificate will appear. Another way to check if a website has an ssl certificate is to go to one of the services, such as DIGICERTS, GOGETSSL that scan the site and provide detailed information about the certificate.

There are also many types of certificates, from the simplest ones that can be found as free to the more complex ones that are paid. Some of the certificate providers are Digicert, SSL for free. If you want to try free hosting for smaller websites with a free ssl certificate, you can try it on the Hosting Planet page. If you have any questions, or you may need to create a website, contact us via the form the Homepage.