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A digital certificate is a type of technology that allows Internet users to exchange data in a secure manner. It does this using what is known as public key infrastructure (PKI).
Nobody who has taken the time to purchase and install an SSL certificate wants to encounter the dreaded “certificate not trusted” message on their browser when trying to access their website. Unfortunately, it can happen for a variety of reasons.
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A lesser discussed aspect of SSL certificates is revocation. We talk a lot about why you need an SSL certificate, how to choose the right one, how to activate and install one, and how you need to remember to renew it before it expires. But what about SSL revocation?
There’s nothing quite as frustrating as encountering an SSL certificate error, for website owners and users alike. If you’re certain you’ve gone through all the required steps of installing your SSL certificate only for Chrome to tell you something’s gone wrong with your site security, it might be tempting to throw your hands up and give up completely.
Everyday we’re inundated with messages about Internet security and staying safe online. It can be hard to separate what’s a genuine threat with what seems like a fad or a marketing ploy. The unfortunate reality is that is we get more entrenched in the online sphere, the more vigilant everyone needs to be. It’s unsurprising, then, that a common question asked by many website owners is, “Do I really need an SSL certificate?”.
Whether you have a website that asks customers for personal information like credit card details, address and phone number, or you’re a shopper deciding whether to make a purchase online, it’s important to be able to know that your interaction will be securely protected with valid, reputable SSL encryption.