Web developer, cyber engineer, and certain groups that been involved in this field are fully aware about Internet security. But then, let be honest, what about public opinion? Do our parents, friends and citizens really care about Cyber security? SSL Certificate was created to ensure a secure connection between browser and server manifestated. SSL Credential helps visitors certain website to be completely alert regarding to their sensitive information for instance credit card information. Encrypt connection provided by SSL will safeguard the data transaction between the user and web server.

Hence, in order to have a SSL connection, web server need a SSL cerficate. Typically, when you are planning to active SSL on your web server, you need to fill a number of questions, such as your website and about your company. When it is done, web server will create two cryptographic keys. The keys subset into Public Key and Private Key. The Public Key is necessarily opened to the visitor and can be found at Certificate Signing Request (CSR). CSR is a data file that packed with our informations. Then, we should submit the CSR. Later, throughout SSL Certificate application progression, the Certification Authority certifies our data and will issue an SSL Certificate which contain our details and permit us to use the SSL. 

When the process done, web server will match the allotted SSL Certificate to the Privite Key. Futher, web server will be able to create a safe encrypted connection between your website and visitor web browser. SSL protocols stay hidden to the visitor. However, their browser will provide them a key indicator which is the lock icon in the lower right-hand cornerthat ensure their connection is secure. By clicking the icon, customer will be able to see the SSL Certificate and the details about web site. SSL is provided by either firms or legally liable individuals. 

Normally, SSL Certificate contain your name, company, address, city, your state and country. Expiration date is showed in the Certificate along with the details about Certification Authority who is responsible for issuing the certificate. For visitors, the process can be seen ;

·         Visitor use web browser.

·         Web server will check the expiration and Certification Authority.

·         Website is safe and SSL Certificate will be retreived.

·         If fails, web server will show a warning sign to let visitor know that the site is not secured by SSL.

SSL is an important to create security for the end-user. Otherwise it will be doomed when our sensitive data such as ID and credit card information leaked to the Internet. Nowdays, many companies are aware of this issue and millions of website implement SSL to create a globe of protection from cyber attack.

Certain firms sell SSL Certificate. Digicert  and Godaddy are few example who provide SSL Certificate. Their service require amount of cost but it is affordable. For more information you can check  Digicert and Godaddy. 

In my opinion, SSL Certificate is a must to anyone who decide to launch a protected website for visitors and customers. With SSL connection, we do not have to worry anymore to click on any web page because protection over the Internet is priceless.