How to get an SSL for your website in less than 5 minutes

How can purchases made online be made securely? Any secure transaction that a customer does with a website should be done in a way that makes it impossible for anyone to access or intercept the transaction information. This rapid transaction is made possible thanks in large part to SSL, also referred to as the secure sockets layer. This software uses the encryption techniques and programs provided by the web host and browser.

The question to be asked is how how can one get SSL for their website if they are designing one or already own one.

There are two alternatives
1) Either to hire a professional to do it for you. (Which is strongly advised)
2) Or you do it yourself.

1) HIRING A PROFFESSIONAL TO DO IT FOR YOU

There are a few considerations to make if you have a notion for a professional who can carry out your task for you. Ask them first about their credentials and the exact job they were recruited to undertake. Ask them how much their services cost and what you may expect to receive in return. Finally, before employing a professional, make careful to request a proposal and confirm their legitimacy.

2) DO IT YOURSELF

Once you know the basic meaning and facts related to SSL, activate the SSL option and provide the necessary information there, like country, state, and organization. Do not fill in anything in the SSL request or SSL certificate tabs. Then go to the action tab and choose to create a certificate and click save. When you visit the SSL tab again, you will find the certificate signing request (CSR) under SSL request. Using this CSR, apply for an SSL certificate with companies like VeriSign, Geotrust, SSLGenie, etc.

Some companies might offer trial versions; always follow the instructions provided on the company’s website. After getting the certificate, copy it into the SSL certificate and then choose Save under the actions tab. Now that one knows how to include SSL on their website, they should also know which form of SSL is best. Whether 128-bit SSL or 40-bit SSL? So what are they, and which is the best SSL? When a transaction takes place between the customer and the website, the level of encryption is decided by the browser, the customer’s operating system, and the SSL certificate.

When a site uses low-level encryption like 40 or 56 bits, then any hacker using his brain and tools can break the security of the website. Thus, the 128-bit SSL is preferred as it is a high-level encryption. Hackers find it difficult to crack the code and enter the security zone with this high level of encryption. Thus, this 128 bit SSL is the best for an enhanced and secured transaction. Nowadays, 128 bit encryption with an SGC (server-gated cryptography) enabled SSL certification is considered the best foolproof SSL. It is unique as it protects the private keys and ensures anyone visiting the site, irrespective of their OS, has a fair and secure transaction.

If the website deals with payments, collects personal data like tax ID, emails, birthdays, etc., or other bank or credit card details, then a high level of 128 bit or even more should be maintained to gain good will and trust among customers. They will feel safe and comfortable having a transaction with you and will also feel safe about the details they have shared. Many have a doubt as to whether their browser is capable of using SSL certificates. Well, as far as VeriSign, SSLGenie, and Thawte are considered, they work with almost all browsers. Thus, 128 bit or more with an SGC enabled SSL certificate is what can be considered safe and can be used for the website.

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