Why Sectigo®
Sectigo stands as the industry’s leading provider of advanced certificate lifecycle management (CLM) solutions, making it the preferred platform for establishing digital trust across organisations. Businesses of all sizes rely on Sectigo to secure their data, protect their reputations, and maintain the integrity of their customer interactions.
Increase Site Transaction Rates
To further improve transaction rates, consider adding additional security indicators such as your company brand name to the address bar by installing Extended Validation (EV) certificates on your sites. Research shows that visitors who see the company-branded EV address bar are more likely to complete transactions including purchases, sharing personal information, and signing up for new services. They are also more inclined to associate positive qualities like high levels of customer service, stability, and trustworthiness with companies displaying the branded address bar.
Eliminate Web Browser Security Warnings
Google Chrome and Firefox both require that all web pages be encrypted by SSL regardless of whether or not transactions take place on them or the type of content they serve. Any page not under https will automatically receive a “Not secure” warning at the top of the browser interface. The only way to prevent these warnings is for all pages in your site to be protected by SSL.
Improve SEO Ranking
Popular search engines improve the search rankings of SSL-enabled pages algorithmically. That makes it an easy and inexpensive way to improve SEO performance.
Maintain Compliance
Many important regulatory and industry standards require that online businesses protect personally identifiable information (PII), personal health information (PHI), credit card numbers, and other sensitive data. Failure to do so can result in fines, loss of privileges, and other non-compliance penalties.
Strongest Available Encryption
All Sectigo TLS certificates enable 256-bit encryption, the strongest encryption available for web connections.
SSL Certificate Options
A Digital Certificate for Every Need
Domain Validation SSL
The fastest and easiest certificate type for enabling encryption and removing security warnings for your site. DV SSL certificates are a reliable way to add industry-standard encryption to websites.
Organization Validation SSL
Validate your organization’s digital identity and secure sensitive customer data. OV SSL certificates will authenticate your organization’s connections, enable encryption, and turn on web browser trust indicators.
Extended Validation SSL
Increase your end user’s confidence and transaction rates by showing your true identity online. An EV SSL certificate provides the highest trust level and is the industry standard for business and eCommerce websites. This validation level will enable your company name to be added to the browser interface in a branded address bar.
Frequently Asked Questions
An SSL certificate provides a way to authenticate the identity and secure connections for a website. The SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) or TLS (Transport Layer Security) security protocol enables encrypted communications between two machines, and an SSL certificate is a small data file leveraging this security protocol to complete the following functions:
Authentication – SSL certificates serve as credentials to authenticate the identity of a website. The validation level depends on the type of certificate purchased.
Secure data communication – When installed on a web server, an SSL activates the HTTPS protocol and creates a secure connection between the server and a browser. The padlock icon will also appear in the web browser.
Certificate issuance from a trusted CA, like Sectigo, will be recognized by browsers as legitimate and will enable the security indicators in the browser.
Though the name Sectigo may be new to some, the company has over 20 years of experience issuing digital certificates. During this time, Sectigo has continually refined its issuance and validation processes, accelerating certificate delivery and advancing its SSL/TLS offerings to remain at the forefront of security technology. Partnering with Sectigo signals to your customers that you prioritise their security.
Sectigo is more than just a well-established certificate authority (CA); it provides premium digital certificates that are regarded among the best in the industry. Sectigo SSL certificates are available with either the RSA algorithm or an elliptic curve-based cryptosystem, ensuring robust public key encryption. Data transfers are protected using 256-bit AES symmetric session keys, balancing optimal performance with strong resistance to potential attacks. All encryption meets or surpasses CAB Forum and NIST standards.
Sectigo certificates are fully recognised by and compatible with all modern browsers and root stores, ensuring that visitors to your site, regardless of their browser or device, receive full protection.
An SSL certificate not only enables encryption between your website and its visitors but also establishes your identity and offers numerous additional benefits.
Encryption Level
Sectigo SSL certificates ensure nearly impenetrable encryption, with 256-bit AES providing the highest level of protection available. Breaking 256-bit encryption would take a modern computer thousands of years, while cracking a 2048-bit RSA key would require a staggering 300 trillion years, underscoring the robustness of Sectigo’s security.
Warranties
Sectigo offers some of the most comprehensive warranties in the SSL/TLS industry, providing substantial reassurance that, in the rare event of an issue on Sectigo’s side, you’re well-protected.
Site Seals
The Sectigo Trust Seal has become a symbol of quality assurance. Displaying the Sectigo seal on your website signals to customers that you have prioritised secure and reliable infrastructure.
Management
Selecting the right SSL/TLS solution can simplify certificate management significantly. Sectigo’s SSL specialists are available to help tailor the solution that best meets your organisation’s requirements.
Authentication
As a globally trusted authority, Sectigo’s authentication process verifies your business’s legitimacy, presenting a transparent identity to your audience.
Cost
Sectigo SSL certificates are competitively priced, offering excellent value without inflated costs, unlike some other certificate authorities.
Trust
Sectigo SSL certificates enhance user confidence by safeguarding digital privacy and security, demonstrating your commitment to protecting your visitors’ data.
Issuance
Sectigo is among the quickest certificate authorities, issuing Domain Validation (DV) certificates in seconds, with most business authentication processes completed within a day.
Protect Ad Revenue
Implementing SSL/TLS also safeguards ad revenue by preventing third-party content injection and securing your site against malicious middleman attacks.
SSL/TLS was once optional, mainly used by e-commerce sites or those handling personal data, but this changed in 2018 when Google started flagging sites without SSL as “Not Secure.”
Installing a Sectigo SSL certificate on your server enables you to switch your site to HTTPS, securing the link between your website and visitors with encryption.
Without SSL/TLS, all data exchanged between your website and its users is sent in plain text, leaving it vulnerable to interception by third parties who may steal sensitive information.
Moreover, attackers can intercept and alter data through a Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attack, manipulating information in transit. SSL encryption safeguards against such attacks by encrypting connections, making data unreadable to anyone other than the intended recipient.
Sectigo SSL certificates deliver strong encryption, effectively protecting your website and users from eavesdropping and MITM threats.
While SSL/TLS helps eliminate bothersome browser warnings, there are numerous additional advantages to installing an SSL certificate. Sectigo SSL certificates offer extensive benefits, including:
- Securing data during transmission
- Verifying the authenticity of your web server
- Preventing browser warnings that could drive away traffic
- Contributing to a slight SEO ranking boost
- Enabling advanced browser features
- Ensuring HTTP/2 compatibility
- Safeguarding ad revenues
- Enhancing visitor safety and privacy
- Building trust and confidence with site visitors
- Supporting higher conversion rates
- Providing verified identity (for OV and EV SSL)
- Offering protection against phishing attempts (specifically with EV SSL)
These benefits collectively strengthen your site’s security and enhance user trust.
SSL/TLS is now essential for websites. While Google won’t enforce a direct switch to HTTPS, it will notify users if your site isn’t secure, which can hinder your site’s growth.
Browsers Actively Warn Users
You may have noticed a “Not Secure” label in the address bar when visiting certain sites. This appears on websites lacking an SSL certificate and still using HTTP, indicating an unsecured connection.
“Not Secure” is a Conversion Killer
Google is widely trusted to act in the best interests of online safety. So, when it flags a site as “Not Secure,” users are likely to heed this warning, which can impact user confidence and, consequently, your site’s performance.
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