From phishing to countless other online scams there is an ever increasing need for improving Internet security.
Google has put off the deadline several times but July 1, 2018 appears to be the date when they will finally implement a new listing ‘Not Secure’ in the address bar of all websites that have not obtained an SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificate. This could strongly deter visitors from ‘Not Secure’ websites and impact commerce. It is estimated that as many as one third of all websites will receive this admonishment. Blarneystone Internet Services, based in Amston, CT and serving both local and national clients offers a compliance solution.
It is easy to tell if your website is on a secure server. Open your website in Chrome. In the address bar if it shows a locked padlock with the word “Secure”, your website is secure. If you see an exclamation point or “Not Secure”, your website is in need of a secure certificate.
The new security requirement coincides with the release of Google’s search engine Chrome version 68. The new regulation impacts all websites that include any kind of text input such as login panels, contact forms, search bars, etc. SSL is standard security technology for establishing an encrypted link between a web server and browser. The SSL link ensures that all data passed between the two remain private.
Blarneystone will obtain the SSL certificate for website owners. This service includes certifying the owner of a domain name; purchase of a certificate; activation of the certificate; installation of the certificate; and instructions on updating the website to use HTTPS (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure) the encryption used for protecting highly sensitive transactions like online banking and online shopping. Cost for the service is $150. Blarneystone will also update the certificate annually for $150.
“The SSL certificate is a deal breaker for many online shoppers and for good reason,” noted Jim Smith, founder and director of Blarneystone Internet Services. “Internet shoppers not only crave a depth of product choice, great pricing and fast shipping, but armor-clad security. This is another solid step in that direction.”
About Blarneystone Internet Services
Blarneystone Internet Service, a web design and hosting shop, was created in 1993. The main studio office is in Amston, CT with another office in Hartford, CT.
Managing Director and webmaster, Jim Smith gives presentations on the Internet to local groups. Jim wrote a book for fellow web designers titled, “How to Start a Home-Based Web Design Business” which is currently in its 4th edition. He has since co-written a book for graphic designers, “How to Start a Home-Based Graphic Design Business”.
For more information, contact Blarneystone, LLC via www.Blarneystone.com or (800) 801-3996.
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