The acquisition of SSL certificates should always be a relatively easy experience; however, the purchasing decision should never be regarded lightly. When businesses consider SSL certificates; there six golden rules a purchaser should keep in mind. This white paper provides an overview of the SSL certificated market, the six golden rules of purchasing SSL certificates and how Symantec addresses each of the golden rules. At the end of the day, people want to make sure their websites are secured with as little friction as possible – Symantec gives businesses every opportunity to achieve that goal.