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Wednesday 12 November 2014

Certificate Error

This type of error can be identified by an error message that tells an user that there is a problem with the websites security. It occurs when there a problem arises with a certificate or web servers use of the certificate. A certified site allows the Internet browser to establish a secure connection with the site. Internet explorer helps in keeping the users information secure.

The following error messages are displayed :


1. This websites security certificate has been revoked:
This indicates that the security certificate obtained by the website is fraud and should not be trusted.

2. This websites address does not match the address in the security certificate:
This indicates that a website is using the certificate issued to a different web address.

3. This websites security certificate is out of date:
This indicates that the current date is not updated i.e., either it is before or after the time period for which the certificate remained valid. Outdated certificates can pose a security risk and hence, needs to be renewed.

4. This websites security certificate isnt from a trusted source:
This indicates that a certificate has been issued by a certifying authority which is not recognized by the Internet browser.

5. Internet Explorer has found a problem with this websites security certificate:
This indicates that Internet explorer incurred a problem with a certificate that does not match any other error. This may happen due to damage of the certificate.

Though it is not very harmful, yet it is recommended not to ignore a certificate error. A websites certificate addresses the identification of the web server. An error in a certificate indicates that the connection has been intercepted or there is mis-representation of the identity of the web server. If an user ignores the warning and go to the site presenting a certificate error, the Internet browser will remember the certificate while he/ she has his/ her browser open. A certificate error cannot be turned off. Receiving a certificate error indicates that website being visited is having certificate problem, and there is no problem with the Internet browser. If one comes across a certificate error at any website visited before, it might be possible that the website is not properly configured. Retyping the address or inserting https in the address bar often takes care of the problem.

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