Not All Certificate Authorities Are Created Equal

For businesses considering a choice of CA, it is important to remember that your choice does in fact matter. Not all Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificates are issued with equal diligence and businesses should consider the level and rigour of authentication and security that goes into the SSL certificates in which you place the trust of your brand and your customers. Although price certainly plays a significant role in the purchasing process, as the multiple CA breaches this year have reminded us, we suggest price should be but one of many factors in selecting a CA.