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Category: SSLs

What is Browser Recognition and how does it function with an SSL Certificate?

SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is a security protocol that requires a web server and browser to work together to establish an encrypted channel for the exchange of information. Seamless trust between a browser and server depends on the browser’s ability to trust the SSL provider. When Servers and Browsers connect the following happens: the browser requests identification the server sends a copy of the SSL certificate the browser checks whether it trusts the SSL certificate when the browser trusts the SSL Certificate, it then replies to the server the server returns a digitally signed acknowledgement to start an SSL encrypted session Encrypted data can now be shared between the browser and the server Trusting the SSL CertificateA […]

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GeoTrust True Site Seal

A Sign of Security A GeoTrust® True Site Seal is available with every GeoTrust® SSL Certificate and shows web site visitors that their information is protected. Add the GeoTrust® True Site Seal to your home page, buy page, login, or any other, page on your authenticated site where visitors need to verify your website.   Choose the Right Seal The type of True Site Seal available for your GeoTrust® SSL-protected website depends on the GeoTrust® SSL Certificate you purchased. FEATURE QuickSSL® Premium True BusinessID® SSL Certificates True Site Seal Seal Display Dynamically generated by GeoTrust® servers Dynamically generated by GeoTrust® servers Website Profile Information Click seal to verify domain Click seal to ver […]

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When should I get an SSL Certificate and how does it work?

If you are in the process of setting up your website and you feel you may need a SSL Certificate, then read on. SSL means Secure Sockets Layer and it provides secure technology for creating encrypted links between a browser and a web server. This encryption allows data to be sent over the internet. Should your website require your users to enter personal information, or even an email address, it is recommended that you install a SSL Certificate on the server that hosts your website. Every website that processes online payments, or accepts online ordering should have a SSL Certificate to ensure privacy of customer information. A secure website usually displays as https:// with a small padlock icon in the browser’s address ba […]

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What Approver Email Addresses are used in the Domain Validation?

An Approver email address will be used during the order process of a Domain Validated SSL Certificate. An email requesting approval will be sent to the designated Approver email address. The following generic email addresses may be used: admin@your-domain-name.co.za administrator@your-domain-name.co.za hostmaster@your-domain-name.co.za webmaster@your-domain-name.co.za postmaster@your-domain-name.co.za Applicants must choose a generic address from the list above to prove that they administer the domain name purchasing the SSL Certificate. […]

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How do you Issue a SSL Certificate?

There are various validation processes utilised, for the different types of SSL Certificates. One of the main ones being a real-time automated email verification. Domain Validated (DV) SSL Certificates always use an automated Approver Email system. The verifications are done to ensure that the domain owner is in fact the holder of the SSL Certificate. At the end of the day an SSL Certificate is used to satisfy your website users that you are who you claim to be. […]

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Glossary of Terms – SSL Certificate Terminology

Use our handy SSL jargon-buster to help explain all the SSL terminology.   256 BIT SSL ENCRYPTION 256 Bit SSL Encryption is a higher form of encryption key than the 128-bit size, and affords stronger security. The 256 Bit indicates that the size of the encryption key used to encrypt the data being passed between a web browser and web server is 256-bits. This enables it to be computationally unfeasible to crack and hence is known as strong SSL security.   CERTIFICATION AUTHORITY A public Certificate Authority verifies the potential certificate owner’s information with a Registration Authority and works within a public key infrastructure. A Certification Authority can also be a network entity that manages and issues digital […]

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Before You Start – Introduction to SSL Certificates

Introduction IMPORTANT NOTE:  Before beginning the process of obtaining a Certificate, a Private Key must be generated and CSR pair off the web server. – A CSR is the Public Key that is generated on a server. It validates the computer-specific information about that web server and company.- Digital ID’s make use of a technology called Public Key Cryptography, which uses Public and Private Key files.- The Public Key, also known as a Certificate Signing Request (CSR), is the key that will be sent to the SSL Provider. The Private Key will remain on the server and should never be released to the public.- SSL Provider does not have access to the Private Key.- It is generated locally on the client’s server and is never transmitte […]

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