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Today, I would like to talk to you about what is a SSL certificate, many people may not know much about it. In order to make you understand better, the editor has summarized the following contents for you. I hope you can get something according to this article.

At present, more and more webmasters pay attention to website security, and the demand for SSL certificate is becoming more and more urgent, while browsers to search engines are more friendly to sites that install and deploy SSL certificates. So what are the benefits of installing SSL certificates? What is the main function?

Direction 1: what is the SSL certificate

A SSL certificate is a server digital certificate that complies with the SSL secure socket layer protocol. SSL security protocol was originally designed and developed by NetScape, the full name of which is secure Sockets layer Protocol (Secure Sockets Layer). It specifies a mechanism to provide data security layering between application protocols (such as HTTP, Telnet, FTP) and TCP/IP. It is a security protocol implemented on Transport and Communication Protocol (TCP/IP), using public key technology. It provides data encryption, server authentication, message integrity, and optional client authentication for TCP/IP connections.

Direction 2: what are the characteristics of the SSL certificate

Data encryption: open HTTPS green encryption channel, encrypted transmission of website data, to prevent the core data of the website from being stolen or tampered with. Trust endorsement: real name authentication of website identity, anti-phishing, true and false websites are clear at a glance! Effectively avoid phishing, fraudulent websites and other violations, increase the confidence of visitors! Prevent traffic hijacking: prevent traffic hijacking by operators, prevent pop-up ads, and make access more friendly and secure! Website ranking advantage: search engines will give priority to include https pages, which is conducive to SEO optimization and improve site rankings.

Direction 3: what are the versions of the SSL certificate

Domain name certificate DV: suitable for micro enterprises / API services / personal websites, can only encrypt the most basic information of the website, but can not prove the true identity of the website to the user. OV: suitable for e-commerce / online store / enterprise official website, encrypt the website information, and do strict identity verification to the applicant. Greatly improve users' online trust enhanced certificate EV: suitable for financial platforms / large and medium-sized enterprises / government agencies, is an EV SSL certificate product that supports a global unified and strict authentication standard, in addition to providing encryption functions, it can also turn the browser address bar green, making your website unique.

Of course, there are some certificates that may be offered in order to facilitate the sale, may also launch different enhanced versions, Pro versions, ah, the biggest difference may be the mandatory use of more than 128bits of high-strength encryption algorithm, so that the number of encrypted digits is higher, the website is also relatively more secure, some certificates can also directly display the enterprise name or site name, enhance brand exposure and credibility.

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