SSL certificate provider SSLGenie (sslgenie.com) not long ago proclaimed that educational organizations are one of the major segments that need to maintain a highly secure system to protect sensitive and personal data belonging to students and others associated with educational institutions.

SSLGenie said SSL certificates are beneficial to educational websites because not only does it protect personal information like a student's address, birth date, license or ID numbers, but it also guards student information from being misused by hackers. It also helps the college or university website lend itself a level of credibility that keeps it ahead of competitors and enables students to feel safe while checking their emails or submitting personal information into an application form.

The company said its Flash SSLGenie solution is suitable for colleges and universities because it offers domain validated low assurance certificates issued within 10 minutes of purchasing, 99.3 percent ubiquity, an unlimited reissuance policy, a $50 warranty and a wildcard option. Educational institutions can secure their websites starting from $14.95 per year.