Security is the number one concern for internet shoppers today.

The e-commerce business is all about making money and then finding ways to make more money. Of course, it's hard to make (more) money, when consumers don't feel safe executing a transaction on your Web site. That's where SSL (Secure Socket Layer) comes into play. Understanding how SSL affects e-commerce business can also potentially help you to unlock (more) money from your customers.

You need SSL if...
- Your business partners log in to confidential information on an extranet.
- You have offices that share confidential information over an intranet.
- You process sensitive data such as address, birth date, license, or ID numbers.
- you have an online store or accept online orders and credit cards
- You need to comply with privacy and security requirements.
- You value privacy and expect others to trust you.