What are SSL certificates used for?
For most of us the phrase SSL certificate is a load of mumbo jumbo, but in actuality this is something that is crucial to keeping our payment details safe when making online transactions. At Winzum we really do care about you lot, so we thought it apt to talk a little about what an SSL certificate really is.
All too often people like to ignore that which they do not understand – just look at the modern influx of bonkers conspiracy theories out there… Let us explain exactly what an SSL certificate is, and why its especially important for paid online competitions.
A basic overview of SSL certificates
SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer, which still isn’t of much use to the majority of us, unless you are a computer whizz of course. In essence an SSL certificate allows for a encrypted connection, something that is absolutely essential when making payments online, for instance on paid competitions with Winzum (nudge nudge, wink wink).
Without an SSL certificate payments that are made online can easily be hacked by nasty criminals, and in most cases this will mean that they have access to your bank account. The importance of data and cyber security is paramount these days, as you can see here [the importance of data & cyber security]. SSL certificates are essential for this – you can think of it much like sealing an envelope before dropping it off at a post box.
How to spot an SSL certificate
The next thing to remember is how on Earth you are even meant to spot an SSL certificate. Ever wondered why a little padlock appears in the top of your web browser when making a payment? We hope it does anyway, because this is an indication that the site you are on is secure.
No padlock, no dice. Those are the rules, don’t forget them.
Winzum and SSL certificates
As we are sure you know, over at Winzum we run a variety of exciting paid and free to enter competitions, which therefore means that we need to be bang on it when it comes to SSL certificates and general data security. Well, good news, because we take this very seriously indeed.
Our team of computer boffins do all this complicated code stuff, meaning you can enter and win competitions without a care in the world. Lovely stuff!