What is SSL certificate?
The SSL certificate is a code on your web servers that provides security for online communications. It is the encrypted connections between the web browsers and the secured website.
What is the meaning of SSL?
The Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) provides encryption for TCP/IP connections as they transit the Internet and local networks between a server and client.
Does SSL expire?
Yes, although SSL protects the privacy and security of a website it is with an expiration date. Therefore, the website owner must be aware of the expiration date to ensure the website remains a trusted website. Typically, SSLs are valid for 1-year increments.
How do visitors know that my website is secure?
A secure URL should begin with “https” rather than “http”. The “s” in “https” stands for secure. This informs the visitor that the website is using a secure sockets layer certificate for encryption.
Are all websites required to have a Privacy Policy?
Yes, but some websites are failing do so and can be fined. Businesses that do not have a Privacy Policy can be fined because many laws require website owners to explain their data handling practices.
Is HTTPS and SSL the same?
Both HTTPS and SSL provide similar things but are not the same.