{"id":3554,"date":"2019-11-15T16:05:16","date_gmt":"2019-11-15T08:05:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/dev.itsolution.com.sg\/?p=3554"},"modified":"2020-01-21T18:22:40","modified_gmt":"2020-01-21T10:22:40","slug":"everything-you-need-to-know-about-ssl-certificates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.itsolution.com.sg\/security\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-ssl-certificates\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need to Know About SSL Certificates"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>What are SSL Certificates and How Important is Getting One for Your Website?<\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-4053\" title=\"Everything You Need to Know About SSL Certificates\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/itsolution.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/photo-everything-you-need-to-know-about-ssl-certificates-400x300.jpg\" alt=\"Everything You Need to Know About SSL Certificates\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.itsolution.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/photo-everything-you-need-to-know-about-ssl-certificates-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.itsolution.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/photo-everything-you-need-to-know-about-ssl-certificates-400x300-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>Secure Sockets Layers are better known by their abbreviations \u2013 SSL. If you want to know about SSL Certificates, read further as we talk about everything you need to know.<\/p>\n<p>Basically, SSL Certificates, also known as an <a title=\"HTTPS Certificate\" href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/itsolution.com.sg\/hosting\/security\/ssl-certificates\/\">HTTPS Certificate<\/a>, are a digital security standard that websites around the world use to help enable and make encrypted communication possible between a browser and a web server.<\/p>\n<p>SSL Certificates work by binding digitally a cryptographic key to an organization\u2019s identity. Millions of people and online-based businesses already do this. These certificates help to minimize the breach of sensitive information, for example, usernames, passwords, credit card information, emails and other sensitive information which could be at risk of stealing or tampering by hackers or identity thieves.<\/p>\n<p>Simply put, SSL Certificates allow private exchanges between two intended parties to happen. When the SSL Certificates are installed on a web server, they activate the padlock and the https protocol. This protocol allows for a secure connection from the webserver to the browser. For example, when you enter sensitive information on an online shopping website, the https on your browser address window will be your indication.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>The Features of SSL Certificates<\/h3>\n<p>SSL Certificates require installation onto a webserver to create a secure connection. This action generally serves two functions, which are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To authenticate the identity of the website, which guarantees patrons that they are not visiting a bogus or fake website.<\/li>\n<li>Encrypting the data between both parties.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>SSL Certificates vary based on the number of domain names or subdomains owned. Some examples of SSL Certification include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Single<\/strong>\u2013 This secures one fully-qualified domain name or subdomain name.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wildcard<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 This covers one domain name and an unlimited number of its subdomains.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Multi-Domain<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 This secures multiple domain names.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There&#8217;s so much more to know about SSL Certificates than just finding the most ideal service provider. You must also be able to differentiate the level of validation needed, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Domain Validation<\/strong> \u2013 This is the least expensive, and covers basic encryption and verification of the ownership of the domain name registration. Validations for <a title=\"DV SSL Certificates\" href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/itsolution.com.sg\/hosting\/security\/ssl-certificates\/domain-validation-dv-ssl-certificates\/\">DV SSL Certificates<\/a> can take anywhere from a few minutes to several hours.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Organization Validation<\/strong> \u2013 Organization validation is the basic encryption and verification of ownership of the domain name registration. In this instance, the owner&#8217;s details (for example the name and address) pass the authentication test. This option can generally take a couple of hours or up to several days. <a title=\"Organization Validation SSL Certificates\" href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/itsolution.com.sg\/hosting\/security\/ssl-certificates\/organization-validation-ov-ssl-certificates\/\">Organization Validation SSL Certificates<\/a> are the HTTPS certificate that will be validated in this case.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extended Validation <\/strong>\u2013 This option provides the highest degree of security because of the thorough examination before the issuance of the certificate (and as strictly specified in guidelines set by the SSL certification industry\u2019s governing consortium). Check out more about <a title=\"EV SSL Certificates\" href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/itsolution.com.sg\/hosting\/security\/ssl-certificates\/extended-validation-ev-ssl-certificates\/\">EV SSL Certificates<\/a> by giving us a call, if necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3555 aligncenter\" title=\"Everything You Need to Know About SSL Certificates\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/photo-everything-you-need-to-know-about-ssl-certificates-700x445.jpg\" alt=\"Everything You Need to Know About SSL Certificates\" width=\"700\" height=\"445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.itsolution.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/photo-everything-you-need-to-know-about-ssl-certificates-700x445.jpg 700w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.itsolution.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/photo-everything-you-need-to-know-about-ssl-certificates-700x445-600x381.jpg 600w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.itsolution.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/photo-everything-you-need-to-know-about-ssl-certificates-700x445-300x191.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Where to Get\u00a0SSL?<\/h3>\n<p>The most important part about SSL Certificates, however, is they are issued by the <a title=\"Certificate Authority\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Certificate_authority\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Certificate Authority<\/a> (CA). It is an organization that is responsible for verifying the identity and legitimacy of an entity requesting a certificate. There are hundreds of trusted CAs depending on what kind of platform you are on. So, it does not matter if you\u2019re using Windows, macOS, iOS, Android or even Unix, it still holds the same function.<\/p>\n<p>Essentially, these CAs are the gatekeepers for the SSL Certificates of your favorite websites. Their role is to accept certificate applications, authenticate applications, issue certificates and maintain status information on certificates. This makes sure that the website you are on is legit and your data is secure.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Here is the basic information you need to know about SSL Certificates. If you are interested to know which one works best in terms of budget, functionality, and convenience, you can give us a call. Our team of experts at IT Solution is the best in Singapore when it comes to delivering ample knowledge and providing practical advice for your SSL needs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What are SSL Certificates and How Important is Getting One for Your Website? Secure Sockets Layers are better known by their abbreviations \u2013 SSL. If you want to know about SSL Certificates, read further as we talk about everything you need to know. 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