From the basic need of making phone calls to texting, shopping online; the importance of a smartphone has multiplied. It is the most convenient way of connecting with people and therefore, has almost replaced desktops. It is important to understand that desktop’s infrastructure is completely different from that of a smartphone and that it is important to keep them secure as well. CA’s (Certification Authorities) are concerned about smartphone security and are working on the solutions that are compatible with every existing version of a website. Majority of CA vendors have adopted such technologies by now, like:
1. Use of ‘mobile code signing credentials’ to keep hackers away
2. Some of the CA vendors have also implemented SSL certificate to meet security issues
3. Digital Signatures (still in beta stage)
SSL Certificate Adopters
There are SSL certificates that are compatible with mobile browsing and have been adopted by the following:
Comodo
GeoTrust
Global Sign
Using SSL certificate for Smartphones
SSL certificate for security and data transfer is beneficial for both, the customer as well as the online merchant. When indulged in online business, customer’s security should be the priority and if your website is secure enough it will encourage your customers to transact with your company. This will not only help you retain customers but also build customer loyalty and business goodwill.
The key points to secure online transactions are:
SSL secure Site seal: It is a visual stamp and is displayed on the home page of the website. This site seal signifies security, credibility, and reliability. Secured transactions and data security are indicated by displaying it on the website. In other words, we can say that it is safe to transmit your personal data on the sites having ‘SSL secure site seal’.
Green address bar: EV green address bar is enabled for every site that has an Extended Validation SSL certificate. This green address bar gives visual assurance of Internet security. This helps in gaining the trust of customers and also affects the conversion rate of the site.
High level of encryption: Algorithms are used to encrypt data, which is then transferred through an encrypted link to provide high-level security. Encryption algorithm converts data into a non-readable form, which is not easy to understand, which further makes data transfer via Internet secure.
Beside SSL certificate security, most of CA vendors also provide technical support and back up (in some cases) which helps in enhancing security protection level. For more information, you can contact us@ +1 (888) 606-7330 or visit: www.thesslstreet.com.