What Is An SSL.

An SSL, short for Secure Sockets Layer, is a security layer that creates an encrypted link between a web browser and a web server — ensuring the data exchanges are private and secure. 

In today’s internet an SSL is a requirement to protect data, especially personal sensitive information and credit card transactions. 

An SSL protected website will display a padlock next to the URL and an HTTPS in the website address — with the S indicating secure.

You will find very few websites without an SSL these days. Most search engines favor websites with SSL over those without.  It is a must to improve your search engine optimization (SEO). 

There are three kinds of SSL, domain validated, organization validated and extended validation. Each one has an increasing level of validation and verification checks.

For most websites and small businesses a domain validated SSL is quick and simple and usually all that is required. At Webzone we offer multiple SSL solutions from one-click install to fully-managed SSL.

Let your customers know your website will keep their data safe. Learn more about website basics starting with DNS.