What is SSL and why do I need it?
Short for Secure Sockets
Layer, is an industry-standard way of passing credit card numbers and other
sensitive information across the Internet. SSL binds a person’s or a
computer’s identity to a pair of electronic keys that can be used to
encrypt and digitally "sign" information to prove its authenticity.
SSL and Digital IDs together provide a complete
security solution, assuring the identity of all parties involved in an online
transaction.
Installing SSL on Your Virtual Server
With the exception of the NT Micro and NT
Budget, SSL is available free of charge for the main domain of any
account that supports SSL encryption.
After we have setup the SSL on your site,
visitors will be able to connect to your website using the HTTPS protocol on an
SSL-enabled Web browser such as Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Internet
Explorer.
Any file that is transmitted from your website to
a Web browser using the HTTPS protocol is considered secure. For example, you
could access the FrontServe home page from either of the following URLs http://www.frontserve.com
or https://www.frontserve.com
The only difference between the addresses is
the protocol (HTTP vs. HTTPS). However, only the URL using the HTTPS protocol
would be considered secure. Whenever you want to link to a page from within your
Web site, and you want that page to be transferred in secure mode, be sure to
use the HTTPS protocol.
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