Hackers tend to focus on the most popular systems.
This is why Windows devices get more viruses than Mac devices. The popularity of WordPress makes them a target, often by malicious hackers and spammers . Over 30 percent of the web runs on WordPress. Recent statistics show that over 28 percent of website administrators use WordPress.
So if you're using WordPress, especially if you're doing commerce on the platform, you really need to think about security.
Additionally, starting in July 2018, Google Chrome 68 will mark all HTTP sites as “Not secure.” Even if you just have a simple blog or an online brochure site, you need HTTPS to avoid the “Not secure” message being displayed to website visitors.
Fortunately, technology such as SSL certificates and Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) exists to protect information entered into a browser as it flows from server to server. These technologies may seem complex at first glance, but they are now very simple for GoDaddy WordPress Hosting users to add.
SSL technology enables two key security indicators of an encrypted site:
The green lock icon: This icon appears next to the domain name when the site is protected by an SSL certificate - the protocol that provides security of communications over a network.
HTTPS: This is essentially a secure version of HTTP, which provides authentication for a website and its associated server.
However, you can't have one without the other. This means that as soon as both are implemented, information transferred between servers will be protected as best as possible.
Implementing SSL on your WordPress Hosting used to be very difficult – but things are different now and adding GoDaddy SSL is a piece of cake. One click is all it takes.
How to get an SSL certificate?
There are many SSL options for WordPress, depending on your needs, but the most commonly used SSL certificates are:
Domain Validation (DV) – This certificate simply verifies you as the owner of the domain.
Organization Validation (OV): Along with domain verification, this certificate also proves that your organization is legitimate.
Extended Validation (EV) – This certificate offers the highest level of security to your customers. All applicants must pass a strict vetting process.
In general, the more sensitive the information you process, the higher the level of security you'll need to protect it. Strong 2048-bit encryption will ensure that all data and transactions on your website are safe. However, keep in mind that high security always comes with an additional cost. The level you need is up to you, but we recommend that if you're dealing with a client's financial or healthcare data, anything other than an EV SSL certificate is risky.
Again, GoDaddy has your WordPress + SSL needs covered with all of these certificate options:
WildCard SSL Certificate
Extended Validation SSL Certificate
SAN SSL Certificate
Organization Validation SSL Certificate
