what are the main features of the ssl certificate plans offered by aplus.net?

Answer by: Stuart Pierce, Aplus.Net Knowledge Base Support

Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is a protocol designed to enable encrypted, authenticated connection across the Internet. SSL is used mostly in communication between web browsers and web servers. URL's that begin with 'https' indicate that an SSL connection will be used. Online shopping sites frequently use SSL technology to safeguard credit card information. In order to use the SSL protocol you need to have an SSL certificate which is used for the server authentication, data encryption, and message integrity checks.

Here are the main features of the SSL Certificate plans Aplus.Net offers:

*SSL encryption - 256 bit encryption supported by compatible servers and clients (e.g., Apache 2 and Firefox).

Note: Pricing details are available in the Control Panel and at out web site: http://www.aplus.net/ssl_certificates.html.

TRUSTLOGO:

TrustLogo provides your customers with real-time identity assurance through convenient "point to verify" technology. This lets your customers know visually that you own a verified and legitimate site, thereby enhancing trust and confidence in your online identity.
With up to $1 million dollars in transaction insurance available, Aplus.Net SSL gives you confidence in all of your web site transactions. Make sure that your customers can see that your site is secure by adding a TrustLogo to your SSL purchase. TrustLogo adds another level of visible security to your site that assures customers of a safe transaction.

Main benefits of TrustLogo are:

• Point to verify technology - no click is required by your visitors, they just point on the logo for an up to the second real-time identity assurance request.
• Extended site credentials available to customers who require a more detailed report of who you are.
• Unlimited verifications for your site - you pay a one-time annual fee.
• Unique feedback facility - see how many customers need to validate your identity every day!

CARD PAYMENT TRUSTLOGO:

Many customers are lost at the point of sale simply because they do not want to risk an online transaction. You can overcome consumer fears by dynamically informing customers that your site is trusted by leading credit card companies.

Main benefits of Card Payment TrustLogo are:

• The Card Payment TrustLogo helps you leverage the recognition and confidence in global credit card brands at the most critical point in the transaction - when the customer is about to make a purchase. The reassurance of your legitimacy will improve your sales conversion ratio.
• Customers may validate your web site details through the unique "point to verify technology. The ID Authority will then assure your customers of the credit cards you have been authorized to accept for your site.
• Prior to being issued with a seal, your details are validated by Aplus.Net, the trusted third party.

Related links:

• How do I purchase a commercial SSL certificate using the Aplus.Net Control Panel?
• How many SSL certificates can I install for each of my hosting plans?
• How can I use the shared SSL certificate?