What is SSL?
The SSL (and TLS) protocol is the Web standard for encrypting communications between users and SSL (secure sockets layer) e-commerce sites. Data sent via an SSL connection is protected by encryption, a mechanism that prevents eavesdropping and tampering with any transmitted data. SSL provides businesses and consumers with the confidence that private data sent to a Web site, such as credit card numbers, are kept confidential. Web server certificates (also known as secure server certificates or SSL certificates) are required to initialize an SSL session.
Customers know when they have an SSL session with a website when their browser displays the little gold padlock and the address bar begins with a https rather than http. SSL certificates can be used on webservers for Internet security and mailservers such as imap, pop3 and smtp for mail collection / sending security.
SSL Certificate advantages from Fatcatwebhost.com:
* True 128/256-bit strong SSL encryption
* Free lifetime, self-service reissues with GeoTrust
* 99% browser recognition rate
* Easy to use SSL certificate provisioning system
* Single root certificate
* AICPA Web Trust compliant
* Business registration (DUNS number equivalent)
QuickSSL
$100/yr
(SALE!)
regularly $99.95/yr
With GeoTrust QuickSSL web server certificates, you can start conducting secure online transactions with confidence, quickly and cost effectively. By activating the browser's "LOCK" icon, QuickSSL enables up to 256-bit encryption and assures online visitors that confidential information and transactions cannot be viewed, intercepted or altered. And because our authentication system is the most advanced in the industry, your customers and trading partners can be sure that GeoTrust certificates are only issued to fully authorized recipients.
QuickSSL Premium
$150/yr
GeoTrust QuickSSL Premium certificates are the most convenient and cost effective solution for any business that needs to conduct secure online transactions. These certificates enable up to 256-bit encryption and instill confidence and trust in your customers and business partners when providing sensitive information over the Web or mobile devices.
Plus, QuickSSL Premium includes a dynamic site seal. This prominently displayed GeoTrust QuickSSL Premium site seal guarantees online visitors they will receive the highest level of encryption possible and assures that credit card numbers, account numbers and other confidential and sensitive information cannot be intercepted or altered.
