What is SSL?

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SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer. It is a global standard security technology that establishes an encrypted link between a web server and a browser. This link ensures that all data passed between the web server and browsers remains private and secure. SSL guarantees that all data transmitted between web servers and browsers remains confidential and isolated.

To provide our customers with a wide range of options tailored to different use cases, vHost offers various pricing tiers with features and costs designed to perfectly meet your specific needs.

How Does SSL Work?

What Happens When a Computer Connects to an Authenticated Website?

How Does a Browser Verify if an SSL Certificate is Valid?

When a website sends its SSL certificate to a browser, the browser verifies this certificate against a trusted Certificate Authority (CA) root store. Technically, SSL relies on public-key cryptography. This technique enables the website and the browser to securely negotiate and agree upon (Step 4 in the diagram above) a unique set of session keys to be used throughout that entire communication session. These cryptographic keys change with every subsequent session, ensuring that an eavesdropper cannot decrypt the data, even if they compromise the information from the aforementioned root store.

SSL Automation Solution: Sectigo ACME CaaS

Following the global security tightening roadmap, the validity period of SSL certificates will be shortened to just 47 days by 2029. Manual management will become a heavy burden and a significant risk for businesses.

ACME CaaS (Certificate-as-a-Service) is the comprehensive answer:

100% Automation

Automated issuance, validation, and installation of SSL certificates directly onto the server without the need for manual CSR generation.

Automated Renewal

The system automatically replaces the certificate before expiration, completely eliminating the risk of human oversight causing website downtime.

Future-Proof Readiness

Instantly adapt to the 47-day cycle, keeping your systems running smoothly without draining human resources.

Compatibility

Supported Platforms: Nginx, Apache, IIS, cPanel, Kubernetes, Plesk.

For more details, you can read further here

SSL Certificate Pricing Table

vHost offers a diverse selection of SSL certificates ranging from domain validation (DV) for individuals to organization (OV) and extended validation (EV) for enterprises at competitive prices, suitable for any website scale. All certificates adhere to international security standards and come with in-depth technical support.

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