Security Certificate

What Is A Security Certificate?

A security certificate is a "virtual" certificate installed on your hosting server. The security certificate allows the server and user's browser to communicate by encrypting data both ways. Encryption quality varies by certificate type, but 128 - 256 bit encryption is standard.

Why Would My Organization Need A Security Certificate?

In a word, trust. If your website collections sensitive information from its users, such as Social Security numbers, credit card information, or personal information, users will want to know that their information is being sent to you securely. Leaving this information unencrypted between the server and browser can allow hackers to more easily intercept sensitive information. Would you do business with someone who didn't ensure your information was being accepted securely?

How Can Econoprint Help?

Econoprint has experience installing security certificates from a number of different certificate issuers on multiple platforms. If you currently accept sensitive information or will in the future, contact Econoprint for help keeping your user's trust.

How Do I Know If A Page Is Secure?

Each web browser has it's own method of showing you that you're on a secure page; most of them include showing a lock somewhere within the browser. The following are the most commonly used browsers and their method of letting the user know that they are on a secure connection.

Internet Explorer 7

A lock is shown in the address bar at the top of the window.

Internet Explorer 8

A lock is shown in the address bar at the top of the window.

Mozilla Firefox

A lock is shown inside the address bar at the top of the window and the address bar has a yellow background .

Google Chrome

A lock is shown inside the address bar at the top of the window and the address bar has a yellow background .

Safari (Mac Browser)

A dark grey lock icon is show at the top right of the window.