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Security Certificate Generation

Secure Sockets Layer (SSL ) is a cryptographic protocol that provides secure communications on the Internet for such things as web browsing, e-mail, Internet faxing, instant messaging and other data transfers. SSL is soon to be replaced by a new standard called TLS or Transport Layer Security. There are slight differences between SSL and TLS but the protocol remains essentially the same.

"Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology protects your Web site and makes it easy for customers to trust you." 

Every SSL Certificate is created for a particular server in a specified domain for a verified business entity. Like a passport or a driver's licence, a SSL Certificated is issued by a trusted authority, the Certificate Authority (CA). When the SSL handshake occurs, the browser requries authentication fromt he server. A customer sees the organisation name when they click certain SSL trust marks or use a browser that supports Extended Validation. If the information does not match or the certificate has expired, the browser displays an error message or warning.

• An SSL Certificate enables encryption of sensitive information during online transactions.
• Each SSL Certificate contains unique, authenticated information about the certificate owner.
• Every SSL Certificate is issued by a Certificate Authority that verifies the identity of the certificate owner.

You need a Security Certificate if: 

• You have an online store or accept online orders and credit cards.
• your business partners log in to confidential information on an extranet.
• you have offices that share confidential information over an intranet.
• you process sensitive data such as address, birthday, banking details or other sensitive personal information   
• you need to comply with privacy and security requirements.