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  • 07-09-2007 11:26am
    #1
    nikimere
    Registered Users Posts: 467 ✭✭


    Could someone explain to me what the reasons for having an SSL certificate are and what advantages it has over normal protocol transfer...?


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    forbairt
    Registered Users Posts: 3,594 ✭✭✭forbairt


    encryption .... secure data transmission ...

    your credit card number / name / pin / and so on doesn't appear in a load of packets as clear text when its being transmitted ... :)


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    nikimere
    Registered Users Posts: 467 ✭✭nikimere


    forbairt wrote:
    your credit card number / name / pin / and so on doesn't appear in a load of packets as clear text when its being transmitted ... :)
    Cool thanks, that's the kind of info i was looking for! :)


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    #4
    CoNfOuNd
    Closed Accounts Posts: 270 ✭✭CoNfOuNd


    Nikimere > my advice if you are purchasing an SSL certificate:

    There are different levels of SSL certificates and some companies charge over €400 for something that retails at €25. I thought this was a bit ridiculous when most of the companies offer exactly the same brand of SSL. Make sure you don't get robbed on SSL certificates.


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    #5
    Cake Fiend
    Registered Users Posts: 5,335 ✭✭✭Cake Fiend


    You don't need to purchase an SSL cert if all you need is the encryption - the advantage of having a cert signed by a known third party is that users won't get a popup asking them if they want to accept the cert. So, if your server is for internal use, you could use a self-signed cert.


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