SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) and its successor, TLS (Transport Layer Security), are protocols for establishing authenticated and encrypted links between networked computers. Although the SSL protocol was deprecated with the release of TLS 1.0 in 1999, it is still common to refer to these related technologies as “SSL” or “SSL/TLS.” The most current version is TLS 1.3, defined in RFC 8446 (August 2018).
Since July 2018, Google has been marking sites without SSL Certificates and non HTTPS as not secure. And on October 16, 2018, Google Chrome blocked all old Symantec-issued SSL certificates – including Thawte, GeoTrust, and RapidSSL – due to non-compliance with industry-standard guidelines. Following the update, all websites with these certificates are also marked unsafe for visitors.
- Why do you need SSL?
GOOGLE STANDARDS
Google indexes and rewards sites that use SSL by boosting your search engine rankings. - FULLY SECURED WEBSITE
An SSL Certificate connected to your site, will secure your website with the highest levels of encryption, protecting your customers and their data. - CUSTOMER CONFIDENCE
Build your customer’s confidence with a website they can trust. See the table below of online research conducted on transactions:
1. 70% of online shoppers cancel transactions due to lack of trust
2. 75% of shoppers believe security logos increase a site's trustworthiness
3. 79% of shoppers expect to see a security seal on a site's home page
