SSL/TLS audit and setup
We check and set up SSL/TLS: correct certificates, modern protocols (TLS 1.2/1.3), disabling outdated ones, strong ciphers, HSTS, fixing mixed-content and certificate-chain issues. So the connection is secure and without browser warnings. Honestly upfront: correct TLS is basic connection-encryption hygiene, not 'full site protection'; it protects the transfer channel but does not replace other security measures.
SSL/TLS audit and setup — overview
SSL/TLS audit and setup is a project: we check the current state (certificate, expiry, chain, protocols, ciphers, SSL-Labs-type rating), disable outdated protocols (SSL/TLS 1.0/1.1) and weak ciphers, enable TLS 1.2/1.3, set up HSTS, fix mixed content and chain/HTTPS-redirect issues, and certificate auto-renewal if needed. Honestly about the scope, this is key: SSL/TLS protects the DATA-TRANSFER CHANNEL (encrypts traffic between browser and server) — a necessary basic measure, but it does NOT make the site 'secure' overall: code vulnerabilities, weak passwords, CMS holes, XSS/SQLi and the rest are not closed by TLS (those are separate security services). Do not confuse the 'green padlock' with site security. Honestly about the effect: measurable — correct configuration, no warnings, a good TLS rating; but we do NOT guarantee position/sales growth by itself (HTTPS is hygiene, not a boost). Honestly about requirements: access to the server/hosting/DNS is needed; on some managed hosting setup is limited — we say so honestly. Honestly about certificates: free ones (Let's Encrypt) suit most; paid/EV are separate and do not give 'more encryption', only a different validation type. An important boundary: this is the TLS channel, not security headers/CSP (757/754), not WAF (737) and not code audit. If TLS is already correctly set up, the benefit is small. Picture this: instead of 'not secure' and mixed content — clean HTTPS without warnings and with modern protocols. The base price starts from 12,000 ₽ per project; it depends on the server and the number of domains.
Problems we solve
- The browser shows 'not secure' or certificate errors.
- Outdated protocols/weak ciphers, a low TLS rating.
- Mixed content breaks HTTPS.
- The certificate is expiring or the chain is set up wrong.
What's included in the SSL/TLS audit and setup service
- Audit of the certificate, chain, protocols and ciphers
- Disabling outdated protocols and weak ciphers
- Enabling TLS 1.2/1.3 and HSTS
- Fixing mixed content and HTTPS redirects
- Setting up certificate auto-renewal
- Checking by rating (SSL-Labs type)
- Indicating boundaries (TLS ≠ full site protection)
- Handover and review with you
What you get
- A secure connection without browser warnings
- Modern protocols and strong ciphers
- Fixed mixed content and chain
- Basic encryption hygiene (full security — separate)
How the work goes: steps
- We audit the current TLS; collect server/DNS access
- We set up protocols, ciphers, HSTS, fix mixed content
- We check the rating and correctness, review with you
Why PDV Expert
- Fixed price and timeline — no surprises on the invoice.
- Report and recommendations in plain language — clear without a technical background.
- In touch at every step and answering questions about the result.
FAQ
After SSL setup will my site be secure?
TLS protects the transfer channel (encrypts traffic), but does not make the site secure overall: code vulnerabilities, weak passwords, CMS holes, XSS/SQLi it does not close — those are separate measures. The 'green padlock' ≠ site security; it is a necessary base, not full protection.
Will HTTPS raise positions and sales?
HTTPS is hygiene and trust (and a basic requirement), not a boost by itself. We do not guarantee position/sales growth; but the absence of warnings removes an obvious trust barrier.
Do I need a paid certificate?
Most are fine with a free one (Let's Encrypt) — it gives the same encryption. Paid/EV differ in validation type, not 'more encryption'. We advise whether you need it; the paid cost is separate.
About the provider
The «SSL/TLS audit and setup» service is provided by PDV Expert — a team specialising in «Site quality». We work under contract and deliver a written report with recommendations.