For website owners, security is one of the most prominent things to consider when complying with industrial and government data regulations. Failing to adhere to data compliance might lead to a bad reputation and penalties. Choosing a multi-domain wildcard SSL certificate can be a path-breaking decision for businesses with multiple domains and multiple levels of subdomains. It adds another security layer for your domain and helps you cut down costs by a significant margin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this blog, we will discuss the Multi-domain wildcard SSL certificate and its cost benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First of all, let\u2019s discuss what an SSL certificate is. It is a Secure Sockets Layer certificate that accurately encrypts the data transmitted between a browser and a website server. The main purpose of this certificate<\/strong><\/a> is to ensure secure communication and mitigate cyberattacks and data theft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Earlier, businesses needed to buy multiple certificates for multiple domains. This is not the case anymore. Today, you can have a Multi-Domain Wildcard SSL certificate for all your domains and subdomains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A multi-domain wildcard SSL certificate is a specialized certificate that combines the features of multi-domain (SAN\u2014Subject Alternative Name) and wildcard SSL certificates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Just imagine Bob with different businesses in different domains and subdomains. However, after Google\u2019s guideline about flagging HTTP websites as \u201cNOT SECURE,\u201d Bob has witnessed a steady decline in customers. Is it compulsory for Bob to issue, manage, and reissue SSL certificates for each of his domains and subdomains?<\/p>\n\n\n\n The answer is NO. A multi-level wildcard SSL certificate can cover Bob\u2019s domains and subdomains while saving him money.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat Are the Features of a Multi-Domain Wildcard SSL Certificate?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n