When using the internet, it’s a good habit to check if there is a padlock icon before the address of the website you’re interested in – this is a sign of security and trustworthiness. This icon indicates that the domain has an SSL certificate, whose purpose is to secure the transmission of data online. The […]
As a website owner, we often wonder whether it is actually worth using the services of SSL certificate issuers. Considering all the benefits that come with an SSL certificate, it is undoubtedly a very sensible choice. When we decide to use the services of a particular company issuing SSL certificates, we want a professional provider […]
An SSL certificate is a truly universally recognized global security standard. A website secured with such a certificate inherently gains better positioning in search results. Moreover, online stores that use the https:// protocol experience significantly fewer abandoned shopping carts. Additionally, their customers and users are much more inclined to return if they know the store […]
According to the Gemius study “E-commerce in Poland 2024,” as many as 75% of internet users shop online. Trust in e-commerce has significantly improved compared to the previous year – as many as 55% of buyers believe online shopping to be completely safe. Last year, this figure was only 34%. Thus, we can clearly see […]
A Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificate has now become the absolute standard for displaying websites, though it originally emerged solely to secure and encrypt banking and electronic transactions. This protocol has evolved into the primary security method and, following the idea behind Let’s Encrypt, it should be available to all users.
Since May 2018, every SSL certificate has been issued in accordance with the concept of Certificate Transparency, developed by Google. This mechanism is essentially a large database that enables, among other things, the swift detection of incorrectly issued certificates. CT (Certificate Transparency) operates through log servers, to which certificate authorities send information about the certificates […]
Every domain owner already knows what an SSL certificate is and how beneficially it impacts the security of a website and its users’ data. The latest versions of the Chrome browser take care of user comfort by displaying a simple message right next to the domain address—“Secure” or “Not Secure.” The latter inevitably leaves a […]
Although it’s already been over a month since Black Friday and Cyber Monday, their effects can still be felt online. Unfortunately, it’s not about promotions, discounts, or other positive marketing activities, but rather a series of threats related to online security.
An SSL certificate provides the opportunity to increase revenue in an online store and enhance its reputation. For those conducting business online, it’s a genuine chance to boost profits. It also enables the use of relatively new solutions, such as the Facebook Shop feature on the social media platform, offering a new source of income.
It is not possible to use the Internet without a computer and a web browser. Internet users need a browser to view websites—to “surf” the web—while companies and entrepreneurs need it to display their own web pages for potential customers. As a result, browsers are in a privileged position and can dictate terms to their […]
