The website connection is designed to track website performance and activities, such as URL availability, response time, and time to SSL expiration.
SSL expiration is when an SSL certificate is no longer valid, and the website is no longer reliable for secure communications. Usually, the validity period is 397 days, about 13 months. It is important to renew or replace the certificate to maintain secure connections and avoid user browser warnings.
Use Cases
- Website users may receive warnings about an insecure website or be blocked from accessing it, which can discourage or prevent them from doing so.
- Users might not be able to complete transactions, email services relying on SSL for secure transmission might fail, and some might not be able to access websites that warn of insecurity (“Your connection is not private” error message).
- An expired certificate can cause a company’s loss of sensitive data due to a cyberattack!
Impact
An expired SSL certificate can damage a brand’s reputation, as users perceive the site as less secure.
Sensitive information, such as a user’s login credentials, company details, and payment information, might be exposed and unsecured.
The website will keep displaying messages of an insecure connection, and some browsers might block it from being accessed. The number of website requests may decrease significantly, harming the business’s workflow.
Recommended Action
Know in advance that the website SSL expiration date is approaching before it starts harming the business flow. This will avoid data vulnerabilities and accessibility issues.
- View the certificate details to see when the certificate expires before it happens. With AimBetter, you won’t need to worry about it or do it manually – it automatically tracks and notifies you when the SSL is close to expiration!
- Choose a new certificate or renew the one close to expiration – make sure to do it on time.
- Verify that the installation of the new certificate is correct. Make sure that there are no security warnings or new errors. AimBetter will notify you once the website status is not okay or when the website is working slowly.
A Website Connection is a powerful tool for proactively managing business security and website activity. By setting up and monitoring company websites, businesses can ensure they remain on track to meet their objectives and maintain system health.
