What is an SSL Certificate and Why Does Your Website Need One?

Having an HTTPS connection is a known ranking factor for search engines like Google, and it’s also a trust factor for your website visitors. Even people who don’t know what SSL is can recognize a broken red padlock as a bad sign, and some browsers now block access to HTTP sites unless you explicitly accept the risk of visiting an insecure site.

SSL certificates help increase website trust in the eyes of Google and users

Using an SSL certificate on your website not only protects users’ sensitive information but also boosts your site’s credibility and reputation with customers. When users see the padlock icon in their browser, they feel more secure providing personal information or making online transactions.

SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is a security technology standard that enables encrypted communication between a web server and a user’s browser. It ensures that information transmitted between both parties is safe and cannot be stolen or tampered with.

A hacker attacking a website without an SSL certificate

COMODO SSL Certificate Price List

SSL Type Price Activation Time Trust Level
SSL DV (Domain Validation) 1,000,000 VND/year 1-2 business days High
SSL OV (Organization Validation) 2,500,000 VND/year 3-5 business days Higher than DV
SSL EV (Extended Validation) 5,000,000 VND/year 5-10 business days Highest, displays company name in address bar