Every website, from regular blogs to e-commerce platforms, needs an SSL certificate to remain accessible via most browsers and feature in search engine results. Without SSL, the connection between users’ browsers and website servers is in plain text and vulnerable to cyber-attacks. But how do you add an SSL certificate to a website and configure […]
SSL certificates are now a common element of website building and browsing. What was once an expensive security measure for e-commerce and banking sites has become a ubiquitous sight all over the Web. Finding a website without the SSL padlock, it’s not that easy, with over 90% of sites loading over the secure HTTPS protocol. […]
In today’s digital age, online security is more important than ever. With cyberattacks going nowhere, businesses and individuals need to protect sensitive information. The journey to a secure website starts with an SSL certificate, an essential element of web security. But why are SSL certs crucial not only to overall web security but also to […]
Renewing SSL certificates on time is as important as securing your website for the first time. An expired certificate is one of the most common causes of SSL connection errors. In this article, we’ll show you how to renew an SSL certificate hassle-free so that your website remains protected around the clock. Before we walk […]
It’s fairly easy to understand what an SSL certificate is and how it works. But when it comes to installing it on a server, sometimes, it may seem that you’re dealing with rocket science. With so many SSL certificate formats tied to specific server requirements, you’re more likely to get confused and frustrated rather than […]
Certificate authorities are the backbone of the SSL industry and the spine that holds all the encryption and security processes together. We cannot create or request SSL certificates without a certificate authority. Whether you need a self-signed certificate for your intranet organization or a public SSL cert to secure your website, a certificate issuing authority […]
Website encryption is mandatory nowadays, and the way to enable it is by installing an SSL certificate on your server. But before you get the certificate from the certificate authority (CA), you must generate a CSR (Certificate Signing Request) code and send it to the CA for validation. This in-depth guide reveals what is a […]
At first glance, an SSL certificate seems straightforward. You install it on your server to secure your visitors’ sensitive data, and it works flawlessly until expiration. Most web owners rarely delve deeper into SSL/TLS technical aspects. They let professionals handle the certificate configuration and renewal. Many won’t even care about the difference between root certificates […]
When you install an SSL certificate, your server may ask to import a CA bundle along with your primary certificate. Here’s where users usually encounter difficulties. They either don’t know where to find the CA bundle or struggle to create it. So, what is a CA bundle? This guide will take you through the key […]
SSL and TLS are interchangeable acronyms when put next to the “certificate” term, but fundamentally, they are different cryptographic protocols designed to perform the same task. In this ultimate SSL vs TLS guide, we’ll have a closer look at each protocol and its distinct features so that you know the difference between SSL and TLS. […]
