Understanding the basics of Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)

- If you're thinking about building an e-commerce site,…you've most likely heard and thought…about the importance of security.…Security is important for three big reasons.…You can be held financially liable for stolen credit cards.…If there is ever a breach, you could be fined.…You'll lose customers' trust if there is a breach,…and having a secure-looking site,…will actually increase your conversions.…When your site is insecure, what can happen…is that any data sent from the customer's browser…to your site can be intercepted.…Many people browse and shop at coffee shops…or over other public Wi-Fi networks,…and when you're on a network like that,…anyone tech-savvy enough can intercept that data.…

It's like writing your credit card number on a postcard…and hoping that someone won't read it.…When your site is secure, it's like…sending that same information in an envelope…so no one can see the message.…Any time someone is entering sensitive information,…like credit cards or passwords,…you should make sure that that page is secure.…