Summary: - SSL stands for secure socket
layer via which you can secure your online transactions because there are so many hackers
who are always ready to hack information. This program works through the encryption
routines and programs that are found on the web host and browser.
How can we process transactions securely on the web? Any safe transaction should happen
between the customer and the web site in a manner that no one can read or intercept the
transaction details. To enable this fast transaction SSL, other wise called as secure
sockets layer is very useful. This program works through the encryption routines and
programs that are found on the web host and browser.
Many might ask “I am designing a website and how can I
get SSL for my website?’
Once you know the basic meaning and facts related to SSL
activate the SSL option and provide necessary information there like country/state and
organization. Do not fill in anything in the tab SSL request or SSL certificate. Then go
the action tab and choose create certification and click save. When you visit the SSL tab
again you will find the certificate signing request (CSR) under SSL request. Using this
CSR apply for an SSL certificate with companies like VeriSign, Geotrust, SSLGenie etc.
Some companies might offer trial versions and always follow
the instructions provided with the company’s web site. After getting the certificate
copy it into the SSL certificate and then choose save under the actions tab. Now that one
knows how to include the SSL in their website they should also know which form of SSL is
best. Whether 128-bit SSL or 40-bit SSL? So what are they and which is the best SSL? When
a transaction takes place between the customer and the website the level of encryption is
decided by the browser, the customers OS and the SSL certificate?
When a site uses low level encryption like 40 or 56 bits
then any hacker using his brains and tools can break the security of the website. Thus the
128 bit SSL is preferred as it is a high level encryption. Hackers find it difficult to
crack the code and enter the security zone with this high level encryption. Thus this 128
bit SSL is the best for an enhanced and secured transaction. Nowadays 128 bit encryption
with an SGC (server-gated cryptography) enabled SSL certification is considered to the
best fool proof SSL. It is unique as it protects the private keys and ensures anyone
visiting the site irrespective of their OS have a fair and secured transaction.
If the website deals with payments, collects personal data
like tax ID, emails, birthdays etc or other bank or credit card details then a high level
128 bit or even more should be maintained to gain good will and trust among customers.
They will feel safe and comfortable to have transaction with you and will be also feel
safe about the details they have shared. Many have a doubt as to whether their browser is
capable of using SSL certificates. Well as far as VeriSign, SSLGenie, Thawte is considered
they work with almost all browsers. Thus 128 bit or more with SGC enabled SSL certificate
is what can be safe and can be used for the website. |
