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Non Life Sciences => Geek Speak => Topic started by: smart on 23/06/2016 11:44:01

Title: Why does TNS website not using SSL encryption?
Post by: smart on 23/06/2016 11:44:01

Any ideas why the TNS website isn't being upgraded to ssl ?

Title: Re: Why does TNS website not using SSL encryption?
Post by: chris on 23/06/2016 13:49:26

It is! It's all happening behind the scenes. A new website is coming and with it that very function. Stay tuned!

Title: Re: Why does TNS website not using SSL encryption?
Post by: evan_au on 23/06/2016 22:23:19

What benefits do you see for SSL?

Last I heard TNS wasn't expecting people to pay to discuss?

What advantages does this have over a feature in my web browser that checks if the website is who it says it is?

Title: Re: Why does TNS website not using SSL encryption?
Post by: smart on 25/06/2016 19:04:58

Quote from: evan_au on 23/06/2016 22:23:19

What benefits do you see for SSL?

Last I heard TNS wasn't expecting people to pay to discuss?

What advantages does this have over a feature in my web browser that checks if the website is who it says it is?

SSL gives a sense of trust to users visiting a website. Strong encryption also provides additional security when you enter your username and password instead of transmitting clear text data. Thus SSL is becoming a standard on the Internet and websites are strongly encouraged to upgrade. I hope however that TNS remains free to use!

Title: Re: Why does TNS website not using SSL encryption?
Post by: chris on 12/04/2017 15:02:10

Since the question has been asked, I can answer that, since December 2016, the naked scientists website has been served over a SSL connection.