Implementing an SSL/TLS certificate is a fundamental security best practice that should be followed by all websites.
SSL certificates encrypt data transferred between site visitors and your website ensuring data privacy and protecting against hackers intercepting sensitive information such as:
Credit Card Numbers, Login Credentials, Banking Information, Phone Numbers, Addresses, Form Collected Data, Tax Information, Social Information such as Identity Numbers, Account Information - are all highly targetted by cyber criminals.
All payment gateways require SSL certificates to process online transactions securely. Protection against Man-in-the-Middle attacks. SSL certificates prevent malicious third parties from intercepting and tampering with data transmitted between your website and visitors.
SSL certificates can be used to encrypt email communications, protecting sensitive information from unauthorized access.
Google and other search engines may prioritize websites with SSL Certificates. A secure website may improve your search engine rankings, leading to increased visibility and traffic. Especially in "tie-breaker" situations where two sites have equal merit.
SSL certificates add an extra trust factor as people are more likely to trust, visit or purchase on a website with a padlock in the address bar.
By blocking content injection ISPs can't inject their own ads instead of yours. Content injection is a malicious practice where ISPs (Internet Service Providers) insert their own advertisements into web pages without the website owner's consent. This can significantly impact the website's revenue, as it can reduce the visibility of the website's own ads and potentially divert user clicks to the ISP's ads.
It also impacts negatively on user experience by cluttering the webpage, making it harder for visitors to find your content which leads to higher bounce rates and lower engagement and affects your ad performance.
HTTP/2 and HTTP/3 (newer version) advanced browser features offer several performance improvements, including multiplexing, header compression, and server push. As well as reducing the time it takes for your website's resources (like images, scripts, and stylesheets) to load, HTTP/3 incorporates the latest TLS 1.3 encryption by default, resulting in a faster perceived load time for visitors.
Browser warnings like "This site can't provide a secure section" or "Your connection is not private" are triggered when a website is not using an SSL Certificate. These warnings can scare away visitors and damage your website's reputation. Browsers use cues, like a padlock icon in the address bar, to indicate that a website is secure. HTTPS websites display these trust indicators, reassuring visitors that their connection is safe.
Higher-value SSL certificates such as OV and EV display verified business information in the address bar. This gives customers a clear indication that they are interacting with a legitimate business. Customers visiting credible, trusted sites with higher visibility reduce their risk of falling victim to phishing
Visitors are more likely to trust and stay on a secure website, leading to longer session times and higher conversion rates.
Industries, such as e-commerce, healthcare, finance and others have strict data security regulations that require SSL certificates to protect sensitive customer information. In South Africa, the POPIA Act requires that you protect personal information provided to you by your customer. The first step in this process is securing the means by which this information is collected.
An SSL certificate adds a layer of credibility to your website, making it more trustworthy.
A secure website can help protect your online reputation by preventing data breaches and security incidents.
We provide a wide variety of SSL/TLS Certificates for many different purposes.
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