Do I need an SSL Cert?

You need SSL if...

• you have an online store or accept online orders and credit cards


• your business partners log in to confidential information on an extranet


• you have offices that share confidential information over an intranet


• you process sensitive data such as address, birth date, license, or ID numbers


• you need to comply with privacy and security requirements


• you value privacy and expect others to trust you

The e-commerce business is all about making money and then finding ways to make more money. Of course, it's hard to make (more) money, when consumers don't feel safe executing a transaction on your Web site. That's where SSL (Secure Socket Layer) comes into play. Understanding how SSL affects e-commerce business can also potentially help you to unlock (more) money from your customers.