Theoretically, you can practically do nothing without SSL. Especially since Google has tightened its rules regarding security certificates. Nevertheless, many entrepreneurs still consider it an unnecessary (!) expense. So what can you not do without an SSL certificate as a business owner?
An internet giant, on which the very existence of almost all online services worldwide depends, makes one thing clear: no SSL means no basic protection. Google spares no effort to bring about a situation in which SSL certificates become the standard on every website. Company representatives declare that HTTPS is the foundation of security that […]
Mobile banking is no longer a song of the future. It has become a fact, and the virtual system of money circulation is increasingly displacing the traditional cash model. However, is this described model of a civilizational transition completely safe?
SSL certificates are a type of security measure that has become almost indispensable in the age of cyberattacks. Nevertheless, there are still websites that operate without SSL protection, and others where such protection is essentially the norm. You will learn which websites these are from this post, and after reading it, you will probably have […]
Don’t you use a SHA-2 certificate yet? You should start as soon as possible! As an internet user – as well as a webmaster – it’s always worthwhile to stay up to date with current trends in online security and the latest cryptographic protocols, because they enable you to better protect your data and applications […]
Purchasing an SSL certificate alone is usually not enough – you also need to pay attention to various important details that ensure a proper installation. The verification of the SSL certificate’s correct implementation is typically carried out during the transition to the HTTPS protocol. However, some steps are worth taking already at this stage of […]
OCSP (Online Certificate Status Protocol) is a protocol that allows for checking the status of an SSL certificate. This standard describes the communication between the service server and the system of the recipient of certification services. OCSP defines both the structure and format of the certificate status request and the response containing the verification result. […]
Domain Ownership Verification (Domain Control Validation, DCV) is a crucial step in the process of issuing SSL/TLS certificates, regardless of their validation level (DV, OV, or EV). For years, many DCV methods have relied on the WHOIS system, which provided contact information for domain owners. However, due to increasing security threats and evolving industry standards, […]
Many people interested in obtaining an SSL certificate wonder whether they really need to purchase one or if it might be better to use a free version. The biggest uncertainty is what the quality differences are and whether both options take equally good care of domain security.
SSL certificates protect website users from data theft and interception. They are extremely important today, especially since we hear about cyberattacks more and more frequently. The advantages of SSL certificates are widely known, but should an internet user or a website administrator also prepare for potential drawbacks?
