About SSL (Secure Sockets Layer)

SSL is a security technology that has become an international standard on the Internet for exchanging sensitive information between a your computer and a website.

SSL technology is recognized by most popular browsers, and evidence of its active state is represented by a lock symbol in the bottom right corner of your screen or when the address bar of your browser starts with https:// instead of just http:// The presence of the "https://" always indicates a secure connection.

We recommend that if you will be transmitting any information that can be carried in your wallet, such as the list shown below, that you secure your web page with an SSL Certificate. Information that should always be transmitted securely includes, but is not limited to:

• Credit Card Number

• Social Security Number

• TIN/EIN Number

• Personal Address

• Bank Account Information

• Medical Information

• Health Insurance Identification

• Personal Identity Information

• or anything else that you personally would not want the public to see

There are regulations (such as HIPAA for the Medical Industry) that describe the requirements of online transmissions. You will always need to comply with the regulations of your industry, or for your credit card company to secure information as they require.

Site Host City offers a $25.00 128-bit encryption package which includes:
- 128-bit encryption
- 1-year certificate
- Secure HTTPS access
- includes your SSL Certificate, SSL Public Key, and a Dedicated IP Address

 If you need to purchase an SSL Certificate, open a Help Desk ticket and we'll do all the work!