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In 1996, I registered my first website, Vaughan-Nichols & Associates. After setting up the site, one of the first things I did was to secure connections with a Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificate.

In today’s digital-first world, a brand’s website is no longer just a place to showcase products or services. It has become the cornerstone of identity, reputation and customer trust. As consumer ...