Choose the right type of SSL Security Certificate

Choosing the right SSL encryption certificate type for your business need is important especially when it can help you avoid many problems such as trying to use a certificate for something that it isn't meant to do.

EV SSL

An EV or extended validation certificate requires a thorough vetting of your organization. The issuing Certificate Authority also undertakes a number of checks to authorize the right of the applicant to use a specific domain. The stringent checks in place have been designed to prevent phishing attacks. Authorisation to order the certificate can take a few days to a few weeks to receive, depending on the CA you choose to provide your certicate. Choosing a EV certificate provides the greatest assurance to customers that you run a trustworthy website by making the address bar turn green. EV Certificates are available for all types of businesses, including government entities and both incorporated and unincorporated businesses.

Wildcard SSL

A Wildcard SSL is the certificate of choice whenever there is a need for one computer to share information with another computer, particularly useful when running a website where your clients are signing on your secure server for payment purposes or your email program regularly communicates with another computer or program. Websites that use a Wildcard SSL to secure their online portals include leading banking websites, forums message boards and popular social networking sites. To find out more about how to secure an unlimited number of first level sub domains on a single domain name click here.

SGC SSL

Server-Gated Cryptography (SGC) enables 128 or 256 Bit SSL encryption.  SGC certificates provide the most powerful SSL encryption commercially available.  A SCG enabled certificate enhances SSL technology to deliver strong 128-bit encryption during an internet browsing session for visitors to your site using older browsers that have not been upgraded allowing them to "step up" to a stronger level of SSL security. If your are looking to purchase an SGC enabled certificate check out our range of certificates provided by our platinum partners GlobalSign, Thawte and VeriSign who depending on the browser, operating system and host server provide you with latest and most powerful encyption available.

UC/SAN SSL

Unified Communications Certificates, also known as UC Certificates, or UCC Certificates give you full control of the "Subject Alternative Name" field so you can secure as few or as many host names as you like with just one SSL certificate. UC certs have been developed for use with Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 or 2010. They can be used with any major server type to secure multiple Exchange services. Unlike wildcards, SAN SSL certificates are fully compatible with mobile browsers, such as smartphones, PDAs, and Blackberries

IP Address SSL

If you need to secure your IP address rather than your domain name, an IP address SSL certificate is what you need. We can offer you two IP address SSL certificates. Both will give you the ‘https://’ prefix or the HTTPS certificate, if you prefer. That’s an instant sign of SSL encryption – and a mark of SSL security for your site users.

Free Trial SSL

A free SSL certificate is the perfect way to test what SSL can do for your website and your business. Experience the entire process from application to installation today, without spending a penny or committing to anything.