How Much is Too Much: Internet Protection

Today’s internet usage has reached an all-time high. People from all walks of life, no matter young or old, are beginning to enjoy the fact of exploring the millions of sites available. From Facebook to Twitter, we all seem to enjoy it! But, browsing sites such as these aren’t as harmless as you may think.
With the increase in sudden internet users, companies and businesses are beginning to offer more and more online services. The option of paying bills, signing up for monthly email announcements, and seeking dating opportunities requires more than a simple yes or no. Your phone number, address, or date-of-birth is often needed and if you aren’t cautious you may be giving away too much.
The question on everyone’s minds – how much is too much? Where do you draw the line at providing more than what is really needed of your private information? More importantly, who is responsible for making sure that your personal data does not fall into the wrong hands?
Unluckily, private information and documents such as Michael Jackson’s autopsy photos seem to automatically become public. Once posted, it is available for any and everyone to see. Many believe that it should be a web design company’s duty to protect every internet user. What those people fail to realize, it is also a user’s responsibility to read the fine print! If you ever read, ‘We pledge never to sell, distribute, or disclose the information you provide to us to any third party’, than you know your information is safe.
CODANK Web Design of Charlotte’s top two tips for protecting your personal information –
1- Beware of sites that offer some type of reward/prize in exchange for contact information or other personal details.
2- Turn on cookie notices in web browser
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SSL, TLS, and HHTPS: What This Means For You

Every Internet user has had concerns about security at some point in time. It seems, though, that most are more concerned about programs stealing their information by downloading themselves onto their computers than they are concerned about freely giving their information away. They are usually worried about the latest virus, spyware, trojan horse, worm, malware, or adware while there are numerous web pages that take in valuable information without protecting it. It is very uncommon to find someone who does not protect their computer from all these mysterious, dangerous software but it is very common to find one who quickly trusts a website with their credit card or other information. I say all of this to make one point: securing a website is just as important, if not more, than securing your computer.

SSL/TLS is short for Secure Sockets Layer and Transport Layer Security and it is basically the most efficient means of providing data integrity for you and your customers. HTTPS is the prefix that signifies a website that uses SSL. What this means for you is that all forms of communication between the client and the server are safe. It could be anything from sending an e-mail address to forms that hold valuable financial information. The short explanation of how this technology works is as follows: the client and server “agree” on a means of encryption, then encrypted data is sent, and finally the server uses the information to decrypt the files and they are safe in the control of the rightful owner.

If all of this seems like mumbo jumbo to you, that’s perfectly fine… normal even. The main idea to understand though is that SSL is very important, mandatory even, for a website that deals with any kind of forms or other data sent over the Internet. Not to mention the added safety that your customers feel when their browser tells them they are on a secure site and that nobody can take their information. After all, your customer comes first and the absolute last thing you want is to in avertedly spread their valuable information.

I hope this brings a better understanding of why we use SSL/TLS, what it means, and why it is important to bring it to your website. It is vital for websites that deal with valuable customer information to be secured. Some of you might be saying “well great, something else to slow my website down”. Well fear not, securing a website takes very, very little extra time. It is extremely likely to be completely imperceptible if anything.

About CODANK Web Design of Charlotte
CODANK is top rated Web Design firm, and Internet Marketing Experts located in Charlotte, NC. We are dedicated to provide the highest quality, cost effective custom software development services, delivering a broad range of business consulting and outsourcing services.
Here at CODANK, we understand that web design can present complex issues for our clients. That's why we work closely with you to develop a custom solution that will fit your every need. We take great pride in our ability to analyze each individual situation and apply the most appropriate, proven technologies in order to achieve the goals and objectives of the initiative. We offer full application design and development services, world-class e-Commerce web development, and custom content management solutions to name a few.
All of these products and services are backed by the most important asset CODANK has . . . employees. Each individual works diligently in an open teamwork atmosphere, to bring our clients superior products that deliver great results while providing friendly and responsive customer service. CODANK is your one-stop shop for a custom solution tailored to your specific issue.
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