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How does SSL increase security?
SSL allows sensitive information such as credit card numbers, social security numbers, and login credentials to be transmitted securely. Normally, data sent between browsers and web servers is sent in plain text—leaving you vulnerable to eavesdropping.
Is SSL 100% secure?
Many people believe that a SSL Certificate means a website is safe to use. Just because a website has a certificate, or starts with HTTPS, does not guarantee that it is 100% secure and free from malicious code. It just means that the website is probably safe. In the vast majority of cases the sites will be.
Why do I need to add SSL to my website?
But there is another big reason to add SSL security: Google factors SSL into its SEO algorithms so that sites with SSL rank higher than those without. Search Engine Land says that if two sites are tied for Google ranking, having SSL security could be the tiebreaker in favor of the HTTPS site.
How to set up Secure Sockets Layer ( SSL )?
The steps for configuring Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) for a site are the same in IIS 7 and above and IIS 6.0, and include the following: Get an appropriate certificate. Create an HTTPS binding on a site. Test by making a request to the site.
Can a TLS / SSL binding be added to an IP address?
IP SSL – Only one IP SSL binding may be added. This option allows only one TLS/SSL certificate to secure a dedicated public IP address. After you configure the binding, follow the steps in Remap records for IP SSL. IP SSL is supported only in Standard tier or above.
Why is SSL security important for ecommerce sites?
Without SSL data in transit between the customer and an eCommerce site is vulnerable to hacker attacks that steal data when it’s most vulnerable. But there is another big reason to add SSL security: Google factors SSL into its SEO algorithms so that sites with SSL rank higher than those without.