Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Certificates
An SSL Certificate (Secure Sockets Layer Certificate) is a digital certificate that provides authentication for a website and enables an encrypted connection between a web server and a user's web browser. SSL certificates are crucial for securing online communications and protecting sensitive data such as credit card numbers, login credentials, and personal information from being intercepted by hackers.
At Reyleon Services, we offer wide range of ssl certificates from various provides like Comodo, DigiCert, GeoTrust, Sectigo etc.
SSL/TLS is essential for website security, avoiding browser warnings, SEO ranking, and compliance in web browsing.
Types of SSL Certificates:
Domain Validated (DV) SSL Certificates: Validates only the ownership of the domain. It is the most basic type of SSL certificate and provides a low level of trust.
Organization Validated (OV) SSL Certificates: Validates both the domain ownership and the organization behind the website. It provides a higher level of trust than DV certificates.
Extended Validation (EV) SSL Certificates: Provides the highest level of validation and trust by thoroughly verifying the organization’s legal and physical existence. Websites with EV SSL certificates display the organization's name in the address bar.
Wildcard SSL Certificates: Secures a single domain and all its subdomains with one certificate.
Organization Validated (OV) SSL Certificates: Validates both the domain ownership and the organization behind the website. It provides a higher level of trust than DV certificates.
Multi-Domain (SAN) SSL Certificates: Secures multiple domain names (Subject Alternative Names) with a single certificate.
Importance of SSL Certificates:
Security: Protects sensitive data during online transactions and communications.
SEO Benefits: Google and other search engines favor HTTPS websites, improving their ranking in search results.
User Trust: Enhances user confidence in the website, as users are more likely to trust a site with visible security indicators.
Compliance: Required for complying with data protection regulations such as GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard).