Top 5 Reasons to Switch your New SSL Provider- The SSL Street

Here is the list of factors that you should consider when you switching another SSL Provider or Certificate Authority. Not only pricing but we should also consider other factors before coming to a decision. Let us discuss few of them one by one in detail:

1. Features & Benefits: Every SSL provider will lure you with various benefits and features in order to sell their product. Be smart, choose wisely and evaluate offers given by different providers. Keeping value in mind, go through all the offers and choose the one that fulfills the needs of your business.

• Additional value-added service (free of cost)
• Automatic renewal of SSL certificate
• Unlimited Service licenses

2. Value of the Product: One of the main factors that help in decision making is costing, which we can’t neglect. But it is not an adequate reason for choosing SSL provider. Value of the product is also as important as its costing. For example, if you choose cost over value, you might end up compromising with the security needs. This will not be considered a wise decision. It is important to understand the business requirements and needs. You should also keep in mind your near future requirements as well as the long-term goals of your company.

3.Compatibility: While switching, it is important to look for a trusted SSL provider or CA. Major Browsers (Chrome, Mozilla Firefox) have joined their hands and made a list of trusted CA. Certificates issued by these CAs are compatible with almost all the browsers and devices. On choosing a new CA, a few things you should ask them before finalizing are:

• How long they have been running as a CA or SSL provider?
• About browsers and devices, and what are their certificates are compatible with

4. Comprehensive Lifecycle Management (CLM): CLM includes basically three things. These are:

• Discovering
• Taking inventories
• Managing all SSL certificate across your network including cloud service

A reputed CA will always provide you with a user-friendly and time effective tool. Now the question arises ‘can your team put this tool to work instantly?’ Also, do not forget to check whether your CA offers following two important things:

• Dedicated account management
• Continued support for any kind of issue related to SSL    

5. Support & Service:
Service and support is a very important aspect of building strong relationships and is what you should consider while switching your SSL provider. Check various support services like:

• Support for different languages
• Support irrespective of time zone difference
• Support over phone
• Response time
• Accuracy and time have taken to respond or resolve a query

While switching SSL provider, make sure you do not fall victim to some marketing strategy. Lower cost can mean that they may not facilitate you with all the features they have mentioned. Low cost also means that minimum support service provided. They may cut few of the benefits (which are beneficial and can fulfill your business need) to lower the cost.