SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is a security technology that is commonly used for encrypting information sent & received between users and e-commerce websites, thereby ensuring critical personal information is not stolen in transit. SSL protects by encrypting data submitted over the internet, from being intercepted and viewed by unintended recipients. This is used by hundreds of thousands of websites to protect their on-line visitor information.
SSL Certificate is a unique digital key provided by a identity verification provider, such as VeriSign, GeoTrust and Thawte, that encrypts website communication. Each digital key binds to domain and unique IP Address. SSL implementation requires website with a Dedicated IP address.
Premium SSL Certificate provides Extended Verification (EV) of
your business entity with purchase warranty to your customers in addition to 256bit encryption.
This separates your website from the run of the mill and reinforces your brand, company image.
Internet browsers display a green browser bar with Lock icon when SSL with EV is enabled.
Basic SSL Certificates provides domain control verification (certificate owner has control over
website's domain) with 128bit encryption. Browsers display a white browser bar with Lock icon when
Basic SSL is enabled.![]()
With Extended Validation, visitors using high-security browsers see the address bar turn green when they visit your site. Extended Validation SSL Certificates provide a convenient and visible sign that you have a highly authenticated, trustworthy site and that your customer's information is secure. Available Extended Validation SSL certificates,
# Secure Site with EV by VeriSign® at $954/year
# True BusinessID with EV by GeoTrust® at $545/year
Show your customers that you're taking every step to protect their private information with strong encryption. Trust Site Seal SSL Certificates enable every site visitor to experience the strongest 256bit encryption available to them with identity verified business trust site seal. Available Trust Site Seal SSL certificates,
# Secure Site Pro by VeriSign® at $864/year
# SGC SuperCert by ThawteTM at $399/year
# QuickSSL Premium by GeoTrust® at $140/year
Enable 64-128bit encryption on website with an entry level Basic SSL Certificate. Automated two step certificate issuance through paperless domain control validation, enables fast issuance with minimal identity validation. Available Basic SSL Certificates,
# Secure Site by VeriSign® at $369/year
# QuickSSL by GeoTrust® at $99/year
# SSL123 by ThawteTM at $72/year
# RapidSSL by GeoTrust, Inc. at $27/year
If you have a low volume or development website with less than 50 transactions per week and an average transaction amount of less than $50, go with the Basic SSL certificate.
If you have a website processing more than 50 transactions per week with an average transaction of greater than $50, go with the Turst Site Seal SSL Certficiate.
If you have a known brand and are a known company, go with Premium Extended Validation Certificate comesurate with your status & identity.
Generally there are two strengths of certificate in existence - 128 bit & 246 bit. The bit size indicates the length of the key size used for the encryption during a secure SSL session. The bigger the encryption, the longer it takes for computer(s) to crack or break the code.
128 bit: It is computationally unfeasible to crack a 128 bit key, though not impossible.
256 bit: This is the highest commercial level of encryption available. All banking infrastructures use 256 bit encryption. We strongly recommend the use of 256 bit SSL encryption on your website.