Secured Sites

What are secured sites?

Is this a term related to website security or internet security or is it something else entirely?

Actually it is related to both. Secured sites means those sites that are secure in every way; be it security of data entered into the website, security of data transmitted from the website to the web-server and back or the security of the actual identity of the website.

Majority of websites today are e-commerce websites where people either enter into online transactions to purchase goods or services or provide personal data in return for information and knowledge. The data present on, being entered into and transmitted from these websites is highly sensitive; which if it falls into the wrong hands, can really damage not just the standing of the website but also cause financial losses for the website and its customers.

As a result security is a big concern for such websites. They have to ensure that there is no data loss from the website to any person not authorized to access that data. For doing this they have a couple of options; one is to get the site SSL secured and the other is to get their domain verified.

SSL Certification

SSL security refers to certain security measures in which data transmission to and from the website is encrypted using SSL certificated. When a website is SSL secured – the current industry standard is 128 Bit encryption – it is next to impossible for third parties to intercept and decipher the data on the website. SSL Certificates are issued by Certification Authorities (CA) that are generally experts in website and internet security.

Domain Verification

The other way of getting a website secured is to get the domain verified. Domain verification refers to the validation and verification of not just the domains and websites but also of the business and owner that owns the domain. It is a very exhaustive and sophisticated process.

Domain verification is generally done by the same authorities that issue SSL certificates.  Before a website can get Domain Verification, it needs to go through detailed identity confirmation by the Domain Verification Authority. This is why only those websites that are working at the highest level tend to have a Verified Domain Site seal.

The Most Secure Combination

A domain that has both an SSL Certificate and is domain verified is considered to be the most secure site. With both the Secure Site Seal and the Verified Domain Site seal, the website inspires confidence in visitors and proves its credentials beyond doubt. Customers can be relaxed in conducting their transactions online with such sites because they are secured sites and there will be no data leakage from them.

Every e-commerce site should make sure it follows all the necessary procedures that make it a secured website. This includes getting SSL certification and domain verification.

As a responsible business and website owner, you too owe that commitment to your customers. Turn your website into a secure site…

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