What is SSL?
The SSL (and TLS) protocol is the Web standard for encrypting communications between users and SSL (secure sockets layer) e-commerce sites. Data sent via an SSL connection is protected by encryption, a mechanism that prevents eavesdropping and tampering with any transmitted data. SSL provides businesses and consumers with the confidence that private data sent to a Web site, such as credit card numbers, are kept confidential. Web server certificates (also known as secure server certificates or SSL certificates) are required to initialise an SSL session.
 Customers know when they have an SSL session with a website when their browser displays the little gold padlock and the address bar begins with a https rather than http. SSL certificates can be used on webservers for Internet security and mailservers such as imap, pop3 and smtp for mail collection / sending security.
In a virtual world, there is always an element of doubt when sending or receiving sensitive information. A large percentage of internet users leave websites when asked to provide any information about themselves, simply because the website was not a secure website. There is no better way of building users' trust than by enabling SSL on your website and getting an SSL Certificate for your website.
We offer two types of SSL certificates:
- Quick Validation SSL Certificates - Quick Validation SSL certificates ensure that information is encrypted between parties. The owner of the certificate is verified via an email to a contact listed in the domain’s WHOIS information. This helps ensure that the certificate is valid. A Quick Validation certificate ensures that your data is transferred with the secure encryption technology.
- Full Validation SSL Certificates - Full Validation SSL certificates also encrypt data sent between two parties with the same encryption technology. In addition to verifying an email to the WHOIS contacts, Full Validation certificates verify that the certificate owner is a legal entity. Verifiable legal entities can be either a business or an individual. Full validation certificates therefore help ensure that data is securely sent over the Internet to a trusted entity.
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Mini SSL Cert FAQ:
Q: Does my site have to be hosted with Always Amber to use these certs?
A: No, as long as your current host will allow you to install a SSL cert your site can be hosted anywhere.
Q: What do I need to install the cert?
A: You will need a dedicated IP number and the ability to generate a Certificate Signing Request (CSR). If you don't know how to do this, your web host may be able to do it for you (step by step instructions are provided with your order). For Quick Validation certs, you will need access to the domain owners email address (as listed in the WHOIS database).
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Quick Validation SSL Certificates |
RapidSSL® €19.99/yr
Entry level cert to secure your data
- Single root certificate - issued in minutes, installed in seconds!
- The lowest cost single root install SSL certificate available
- Immediate SSL certificate issuance 24/7/365
- Multi-year savings available - 1 to 5 year certs available
- Automated two step online validation - no paperwork
- $10,000 warranty
- 99% browser recognition rate, no chained installation
- Strong 128 / 256 bit encryption, industry standard SSL
- FREE "Secured by RapidSSL" site seal
- RapidSSL.com owns the root used to issue your certificate
 GeoTrust Quick €79.99/yr
A low-priced 128-bit SSL certificate.
- Enables up to 256-bit SSL encryption
- Fully-automated 10-minute provisioning process
- Compatible with 99%+ of all browsers
- Real-time, two-factor telephone authentication
- 99%+ Browser Recognition
- Single root certificate
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Full Validation SSL Certificates |
GeoTrust True BusinessID €149.99/yr
Provides end-to-end internet security protection for doing business online with secure transactions through SSL.
- Enables up to 256-bit iSSL encryption
- Full business validation
- FREE lifetime, self-service reissues
- Includes a True Site identity assurance site seal - embedded company name/date/time stamp
- Compatible with 99%+ of all browsers
- Single root certificate - means quick and easy install
- AICPA WebTrust compliant
- $10k Warranty
- Multi-year certificates at considerable savings!
GeoTrust True BusinessID with EV €459.99/yr
Professional level certificate suitable for high transaction websites
- Provides highest level of web site identity verification to help foil phishing
- Increases customer confidence to maximize online sales potential
- Assures customers of the web site’s true identity by displaying the green address bar and the organization and GeoTrust names in high-security browsers.
- Enables up to 256-bit iSSL encryption
- Full business validation
- FREE lifetime, self-service reissues
- Includes a True Site identity assurance site seal - embedded company name/date/time stamp
- Compatible with 99%+ of all browsers
- Single root certificate - means quick and easy install
- AICPA WebTrust compliant
GeoTrust True BusinessID Wildcard €499.99/yr
Professional level certificate suitable for high transaction websites
- Secure multiple sites on one physical machine
- Enables up to 256-bit iSSL encryption
- Full business validation
- FREE lifetime, self-service reissues
- Includes a True Site identity assurance site seal - embedded company name/date/time stamp
- Compatible with 99%+ of all browsers
- Single root certificate - means quick and easy install
- AICPA WebTrust compliant
- $10k Warranty
- Multi-year certificates at considerable savings!
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