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SSL CertificatesRapidSSLSSL (secure sockets layer) is the name of the Web standard for encrypting data transmitted between users and e-commerce sites. Information that is sent over an SSL connection is protected by encryption so that it cannot be intercepted or tampered with. SSL provides businesses and consumers with the secure data transmission so that private data sent to a Web site, such as credit card numbers, are kept confidential. An SSL certificate (also known as secure server certificates) is required to open a secure connection. You can tell when you have a secure SSL connection with a website. Your browser shows a little gold padlock and the website address begins with https rather than http. SSL certificates are also used for Internet security and sending mail securetly.
What is a RapidSSL Certificate?RapidSSL Certificates make it possible for eCommerce websites to obtain a very low cost 1 year fully functional trusted SSL certificate. They are ideal for websites conducting light - medium levels of ecommerce. RapidSSL is a subsidiary of GeoTrust. RapidSSL is very stable and with a fast and easy installation process. When connecting to a site through an SSL connection, the visitor's browser decides whether or not to trust the website's SSL certificate based on which Certification Authority has issued the actual SSL certificate. The browser maintains a list of Trusted Root Certification Authorities, which is looks up when a site is connected to by SSL. Most SSL certificates are issued by Certification Authorities who own and use their own Trusted Root Certification Authority certificates, such as those issued by GeoTrust and RapidSSL. Both GeoTrust and RapidSSL are recognized by browser vendors such as Microsoft or Netscape as a trusted issuing authority so theirTrusted Root CA certificate has already been added to all of the popular browsers. These SSL certificates are known as "single root" SSL certificates. RapidSSL, which is a subsidiary of GeoTrust, owns the Equifax Secure eBusiness CA-1 root used to issue its certificates. When a Certification Authority has its own Trusted Root CA certificate pre-installed in browsers you are assured of their reliability, credibility and stability. To accomplish this the Certificate Authority must have an established relationship with the browser vendors (such as Microsoft and Netscape) for the inclusion of their Trusted Root CA certificates.
Your RapidSSL Site SealWhen you have installed your RapidSSL certificate you can display your "Secured by RapidSSL" site seal prominently to ensure your customers are instantly assured that their details will be secured by the SSL provided by your RapidSSL certificate.
RapidSSL Certificates Features Summary:
Browser Versions RapidSSL is Compatible With
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