What are SSL certificates?
SSL stands for Secure Socket Layer technology. It is the industry standard method for securing the transfer of sensitive data such as credit card information between a web browser and a server.
It is theoretically possible for data sent on a non secure website to be intercepted by a hacker. Having an SSL certificate enables the data to be encrypted so that it can only be read by the authorized server - even if the encrypted data is intercepted it is unreadable.
 Its visibility, in the form of a padlock on the site, provides customers with added confidence in your position as a legitimate company. A Dedicated SSL certificate protects both your information and your customers, providing a secure, encrypted link between a website and customers for all online transactions.
Why choose GeoTrust?
 Enhance the confidence of your customers through the GeoTrust brands
GeoTrust is a highly respected and long-time established WebTrust compliant Certification
 Authority
GeoTrust owns its own root certificate
- its root is already trusted and present in all popular
browsers
GeoTrust is the 2nd largest Certification Authority in the world.
QuickSSL
GeoTrust QuickSSL and GeoTrust QuickSSL Premium are a fast, convenient method for confirming your website’s legitimacy and increasing online consumer confidence.
Web Secure offers two types of Dedicated SSL certificates, which one you choose depends upon who your customers are, the levels of browser sophistication and the level of security your website requires.
Dedicated SSL vs Shared SSL Certificates
Dedicated SSL |
Shared SSL |
| 256bit encryption |
128bit encryption |
| Clearly shows owner of certificate |
Shows Web Secure as owner of certificate |
| Retains website address in browser |
Uses http://4tknox.au.com in browser |
| NO pop ups or security certificates to deter Customers |
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| Hassle free, quick and efficient sale |
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| Simple, integrated SSL installation and set up for developers |
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| Professional and credible site appearance |
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Maintain own web address
This example website is usingWeb Secure's Shared SSL Certificate - https://4tknox.au.com/ (available to all eCommerce Customers).
You can see in the address bar of this page that the url is:-
https://4tknox.au.com/websecure.com.au/index.php
The page below has a dedicated QuickSSL certificate.
Both pages are secure, but the Dedicated SSL certificate allows the website to maintain it's own web address in the browser window, which is:-
https://websecure.net.au/index.php
The Dedicated SSL Certificate offers further benefits such as offering your visitors the ability to see your company name and website address when viewing the SSL certificate details.
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