SSL Certificates

The Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) web security technology encrypts data being sent from you server to a client’s browser.

It ensures that only the sender and the receipt of the data can view the data as it is encrypted. If the data is intercepted during transmission it is unreadable.

SSL is used to protect sensitive data such as credit card information in online stores or client login in information on secure sites.

A Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificate provides online shoppers with continently that their personal and credit card information will be securely transferred on the internet. The SSL certificate encrypts data as it's transferred between the server and browser.

Each SSL certificate contains identification information about the sellers company and is authenticated by a third party to help users confirm the owner of the website.

SSL is most commonly used to protect communications between web browsers and servers. However, it is increasingly used for server to server communications and for web-based applications.

SSL certificates encrypt information when data is being passed between the server and the browser to prevent hackers from reading the data if it is intercepted. Once the data reaches the intended destination, it's then decrypted into original form for use.

When a browser connects to a secure site it retrieves the websites SSL certificate and checks that it has not expired, that it has been issued by a Certificate Authority the browser trusts and that it is being used by the web site for which it has been issued.

If it fails on any one of these checks the browser will display a warning to the end user. If it succeeds, several security indicators are built into modern browsers to indicate that SSL is enabled.

The beginning of the URL or web address changes from http:// to https:// and a padlock on the browser window changes from open to closed.

In modern browsers, the address bar will turn green and display the name of the web site owner when connecting to a web site protected by an Extended Validation SSL certificate. A trust mark such as the RapidSSL site seal may be added to web pages on a secure site.

Encryption is a mathematical process of coding and decoding information. The number of bits (40-bit, 56-bit, 128-bit, 256-bit) tells you the size of the key. Like a longer password, a larger key has more possible combinations.

When an encrypted session is established, the encryption level is determined by the capability of the web browser, SSL certificate, web server, and client computer operating system.

If you are receiving sensitive information such online payments or client user names and passwords then it is recommended you protect your clients from potential malicious attached by encrypting this information.

With your site SSL enabled, your customers will be reassured that your site is secure which will increase conversions.

Standard SSL provides you with all the features you expect of SSL including
99% compatibility, a SSL site seal, 24x7 support and up to 256-bit SSL encryption.

Premium SSL provides you with all the features of standard SSL including unlimited sub domains.

This only requires you to buy one SSL certificate for your entire site and all sub domains, i.e. blog.company.com.au ill be covered. It also provides security for both non-WWW and WWW domains.

Complete Cloud offers a range of SSL certificates that provide the same level of bit encryption as other major brand names with a range to features to suit any budget and use.

By using a Complete Cloud SSL in conjunction with your Complete Cloud hosting, you'll have one point of contact regarding your web hosting, support and site security.

The $10,000 warranty is intended to protect your customers. If we were to issue an SSL to a fraudulent site and an online shopper loses money due to fraud, the warranty amount reimburses the customer for lost funds.

Your certificate will take minutes to issue and can be installed directly after purchase if all correct details are provided.