A digital certificate, also known as a SSL Server
Certificate, enables SSL (Secure Socket Layer encryption) on the web
server. SSL protects communications so you can take credit card orders
securely and ensure that hackers cannot eavesdrop on you. Any
eCommerce company will require you to have SSL before you can use
their services.
Thankfully, for most people obtaining a digital certificate is not a
problem. For a minimal fee, one can usually use the certificate owned
by the web hosting company where your page resides.
If you are a larger company, however, you may want to get your own
digital certificate. A certificate costs about $125.00 and can be
obtained from Thawte or Verisign.
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