Secure socket layer

Which links should I call via the SSL

[namniboose]

Should I call all links FROM my secure reservation page via the SSL? Or is it only links TO the secure page?

Thanks!

[DaveAtIFG]

Caution: My experience in this area is limited! Links to the secure page must be https:// calls to insure the page is secure. Links from the page will depend on what they link to. A more detailed "Place an order page" should be secured, a "Thanks for your order!" page need not be.

[namniboose]

Hi Dave,

Thanks for your response. I've been told that
links to other pages don't need to be called via the SSL but when you say: 'Links from the page will depend on what they link to' it makes me wonder if a link TO an availability calender on another site should be called via the SSL?

[DaveAtIFG]

Perhaps a little background will help NB (I'm somewhat vague on this, sorry.) SSL offers encryption between a browser and a site to protect sensitive, personal information. I'm not clear on how the encryption is done, I suspect it's based on certificates of authenticity.

Hence, a link to a page that will contain sensitive info should use SSL. If your "availability calendar" doesn't require that sensitive info be supplied to it, you need not use SSL.