Secure Socket Layer (SSL)
Secure Socket Layer (SSL) is an application's layer-encryption protocol which encodes
and transfers sensitive data (such as credit card numbers and customers' information)
over the internet. The encoding is done primarily to shield the transmission from sniffers (programs that captures packets transmitted over a network) and protect
users' privacy. By using a public key cryptosystem, securely encrypted data is rendered
unreadable to unintended recipients while it is transmitted through the internet.
SSL offers confidentiality, authentication and security for client-server communication
for transactions made over the web. SSL has become a required standard by many ecommerce
providers and credit card processors. dbDirector requires a unique SSL per domain,
which needs to be approved by the SSL generator and a dbDirector IT specialist.
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How SSL Works
Security Socket Layer (SSL) uses a private/public key to ensure
encrypted data by one key can only be decrypted by its matching pair key. The length
of encryption complexity is dependent on the number of bits by which it is processed.
When a browser requests a secured page, the server sends the public key and certificate
to the browser in order to verify that it is issued by a trusted party. In the event
that it is valid, the browser uses the public key to produce an encryption key.
Once the encryption key is sent to the server along with the URL address, the server
sends the requested encrypted data. The browser receives the data, decrypts it,
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SSL Certificates
for Ecommerce
The SSL certificate is installed on the server which hosts the ecommerce website.
On the front-end, where the customer interacts with the website, a "secured" icon
appears on the browser, identifying the connection as secured. The certificate checks
the website information about the certificate holder, the certificate issued domain
and the Certificate Authority who issued the certificate. SSL certificates provide
proof of your online store's identity in order to ensure customer privacy and security
while instilling confidence and security in your business. dbDirector installs both 128 bit and 256 bit SSL certificates for its clients per domain name per website. |
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dbDirector: SSL
- dbDirector installs 128bit and 256bit SSL for its clients for each domain name.
- Each SSL requires authorization by the dbDirector IT specialist and the SSL provider
prior to activation.
- All credit card transactions must go through SSL and an ecommerce website cannot
go live unless an SSL is in place and activated.
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Ecomemrce
Websites' Security
Online shoppers will always be weary of making transactions over
the internet. "Is my credit card number secure? Am I susceptible to identity theft?"
Implementing SSL communicates professionalism and trust to the customer and encourages
return shopping and referrals. By protecting your customers' private information,
you protect your business as well, add value to your brand and improve customers'
loyalty. Today, the SSL is an open protocol standard for securing online ecommerce
transaction. SSL protects network access, client/server communications, and credit
card transactions by enabling a secure channel between your servers and your customers.
Customers are becoming increasingly knowledgeable of the advantages of SSL security.
All major web merchants view SSL as the industry security standard to encourage
customers' confidence in online shopping.
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