SLL Certificates - Which one to choose?

Discussion in 'Payment Processing' started by Ivan_|3mW, Sep 21, 2008.

  1. #1
    Hi.

    Im shopping for SLL certificates and its confusing as hell! Some go for $60 per year, some are $400 and verisign is $1000+! What is the difference?
    What if I settle for cheap or medium priced SSL?
     
    Ivan_|3mW, Sep 21, 2008 IP
  2. jestep

    jestep Prominent Member

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    The server is what determines how secure a connection is. If your server's ssl engine allows less than 128 bit connections then it is generally considered low security. Most up-to-date ssl engine's connect at 128 or 256 but many allow 40bit for old browsers. This is independent of whether you create your own certificate or you buy a $2000 Verisign EV cert. The higher the cost, the more thorough the screening process for the ssl issuing is. On a connection level, there is nothing more secure about a $2000 cert compared to a $50 cert as long as they are configured properly on your server.

    If you just need a basic SSL cert without any sort of site seal or extended verification, go with godaddy or a cheap one. If you are in a position where trust is a big issue, I recommend Verisign because Verisign is the only issuer that everyone recognizes.
     
    jestep, Sep 22, 2008 IP
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    yes,verisign is the most safe for SSL or low price try whit GoDaddy..

    for free you can try whit www.cacert.org..
     
    eric_basher, Sep 22, 2008 IP
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    mentos Prominent Member

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    Don't go for cheap SSL such as godaddy SSL
    you must use a well reputated SSL such as Verisign or Geotrust
     
    mentos, Sep 22, 2008 IP
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    Ya, verisign is the best one.
     
    salah, Sep 26, 2008 IP
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    verisign is best but expensive, but thawte also fine some cheap.. some hosting comapnies offer their clients to 49$ to 256bit thawte SSL.. ex:3ix.org
     
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    After checking around RapidSSL seems to be the cheapest.
     
    studiografiti, Sep 28, 2008 IP
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    What about compatibility? I remember a when GoDaddy first came out, they had some major issues with Mac browsers. Has that been resolved?
     
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    Comodo's a good affordable option in my opinion. Thawte used to be but they're prices have skyrocketed throughout the years.
     
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    you can also consider DigiCert,they are good in value too.
     
    hyjlmc, Oct 2, 2008 IP
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    wisdomtool Moderator Staff

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    cacert.org is a great attempt and a great idea but pity most browsers still does not recognized it. It is something along the line of a self generated cert. Hopefully as time goes by, it will gain more and more acceptance.

     
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    try SSL from comodo...
     
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    Because of the site fees and the support they will charge fees, and ssl certificates depends upon the quality. try comodo
     
    supervirtualcards, Oct 3, 2008 IP