Data has become one of the most valuable possessions in the world and it is now rated to be more valuable than oil. Here at Hodgkinsons we understand the need to keep our clients’ data safe, therefore we take both the compulsory and additional steps to ensure that no breaches of data occur.
An SSL certificate has recently been embedded on Hodgkinsons’ website which will secure data and information transfers and when applicable it can also secure credit card transactions and logins. The certificate does this by activating a padlock and a https protocol which permits secure connections to run between the web server and browser. If a website has an SSL certificate installed, it can be identified in the browser where a padlock or green bar will show when you visit the site. It can also be recognised through the https protocol as mentioned before as http:// will change to https:// where the additional S stands for secure.
As Hodgkinsons provide business services on the website, the certificate will bound together the domain name, sever name, host name with Hodgkinsons’ organisation identity, company name and location to establish our online credentials and identity. When a site user attempts to send confidential information to a web server, the users browser will access the servers digital certificate to establish a secure connection and allow the transfer of data to proceed. One example would be when someone visiting www.hodgkinsons.co.uk enters their personal data such as name, email and phone number in contact form regarding any of our services, their browser will check our SSL certificate to ensure there is a safe connection and that all sensitive data such as this will be secure before proceeding.
It is not uncommon for data to be sent through several computers before reaching the end target, this means that any computer between you and the server would have access to your private data. An SSL certificate prevents this from happening as when one is used, the data you have sent becomes unreadable to all sites except from the server who you are sending the information to. This helps to significantly reduce the risk of both hackers and identity thieves obtaining your data. The only way a website can ensure that data is not stolen and is only transferred to the right server is by having an SSL certificate.
Installation of this certificate will provide both our current and prospective clients with reassurance that our website is secure and that any transactions they pursue on the site will also be secure no matter which browser they use. It allows Hodgkinsons to prove our authenticity and shows that we are a trustworthy company who take extra measures to protect any sensitive data we receive. In an online world where hackers and fraudsters are not uncommon, we provide our clients with confidence in our website as visitors are reassured that it provides privacy, data integrity and critical security.
Che Shing Li, Managing Director at Hodgkinsons Solicitors commented: “Client data is one of our top priorities here at Hodgkinsons. We understand that with the nature of services we provide, we constantly manage sensitive data which must be protected to avoid breaches. Employee training and installation of software are just a few of the tactics we regularly update to ensure we are at the forefront of a data revolution.”
We serve clients in Skegness, Boston, Sleaford, Lincoln, Scunthorpe, Grimsby, rural Lincolnshire and across the UK. If you require legal assistance with any of the services Hodgkinsons provide, contact 01754 897150 and we will be happy to point you in the right direction. Alternatively, submit an online claim form and we will call you.