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SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is a technology that secures online communications. An SSL certificate is a digital certificate that lets a website use the SSL protocol to establish secure connections.
Secure data transfer: it encrypts the connection between a website and its visitors, keeping data exchange safe. Identity verification: it verifies the website's identity and shows visitors the site is genuine and trustworthy. Better SEO: Google and other search engines favor SSL-secured sites and rank them higher.
An SSL certificate is issued by a Certificate Authority (CA), which uses various validation processes to verify the website's identity.
The most basic type of SSL certificate. It only validates domain ownership, not any other information. Validation is fast and it's typically low-cost. Suited to small businesses and personal websites.
An SSL certificate that validates organizational identity. Besides the domain, it also verifies business details (company name, address, etc.). Suited to mid-sized businesses and e-commerce sites.
The SSL certificate with the highest level of validation. It verifies the company's legal existence and physical place of business. Ideal for financial institutions, large companies and e-commerce sites.
Used to secure an unlimited number of subdomains (e.g. *.example.com) with a single certificate. Suited to large websites and e-commerce platforms.
Used to secure multiple domains or subdomains under a single certificate. A flexible, cost-effective solution for companies running several websites.
Used by software developers to sign their code. It guarantees the authenticity and integrity of downloadable software and prevents malware warnings.
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