SSL Certificates are small data file that digitally bind a cryptographic key to an organizations details. When installed on a webserver, it activates the padlock, https (over port 443) and allows secure connections from a webserver to a browser. Typically SSL is used to secure credit card transactions, data transfer, logins and more recently is becoming the norm when securing browsing of social media sites. An SSL Certificate binds together: An organization needs to install the SSL Certificate onto its web server to initiate secure sessions with browsers. Depending on the type of SSL Certificate applied for, the organization will need to go through differing levels of vetting. Once installed, it is possible to connect to the website over as this tells the server to establish a secure connection with the browser. Once a secure connection is established all web traffic between the web server and the web browser will be secure. Browsers tell visitors a website is SSL secure via several visiual indicators. Six reasons to choose VeriSign SSL Certificates to protect your business: Authentication: An SSL certificate securely authenticates your web site to your customers they can be confident that the site they are dealing with is genuine and not a forged or ""spoof"" site. Our authentication procedures are recognised as the most thorough in the industry. A VeriSign certificate gives confidence that your web site, intranet, or extranet is one that can be trusted. Encryption: When a VeriSign Digital Certificate is correctly installed on your web server, your customers can communicate with your website over an encrypted HTTPS connection all data (such as credit card details) sent to or from your customers will be secured against interception or eavesdropping. Seeing HTTPS in the URL reassures your clients that they can deal safely with your site. High Grade Security: Choose a VeriSign Global Certificate , and you'll receive 128bit SSL encryption the strongest grade of encryption available. Compare features of our Global and Secure certificates. One Year or Two?: VeriSign SSL comes with a choice of one or two year validity periods. Two year certificates bring significant cost savings and means fewer certificate renewals. Local Support: SafeScrypt prides itself on the quality of our local based support that we offer on our certificates. Get the help you need to enroll, install, use and renew your certificates. VeriSign Secured Seal: Included with your digital certificate is the VeriSign Secured Seal the Web's most recognised trust mark. The seal allows your customers to quickly and easily verify your site's credentials and that their personal data is secure.