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SSL Monitor - Monitor SSL Certificates issuer and expiry


Description:
SSL Monitor is a practical and efficient tool designed to help you effortlessly track and manage the SSL certificate details of your websites. It provides quick insights into certificate issuers and crucially, their expiry dates, ensuring your online presence remains secure and uninterrupted.

How to use:
1. Enter in a site name

2. Enter in the site address

3. Click "Add Site" and if the site is valid. It will return the SSL details

4. You can add a list of site addesses instead of manually entering them by clicking on "Import from File".

The file that you import from needs to have one site address per line in order to import correctly.


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Once you have added a site it will be remembered for next time, so you don't need to enter in the site again.

This is also the same for when you import sites from a text file. To remove a site, select the row and right click, then click delete.

What You Can Do With This Program

Potential Uses for SSL Monitor Tool:
  • Preventing Website Downtime and Security Warnings:
    • Crucially, monitor SSL certificate expiry dates to ensure timely renewal, preventing "Your connection is not private" warnings for users and avoiding website downtime.

    • Proactive monitoring helps maintain trust and security for your website visitors.


  • Maintaining SEO Rankings and User Trust:
    • Google and other search engines favor secure (HTTPS) websites. Regular monitoring ensures your site remains secure, preventing potential drops in SEO rankings due to expired certificates.

    • Consistent security builds and maintains user trust, encouraging engagement and transactions.


  • Managing Multiple Websites and Client Sites:
    • Webmasters, agencies, or IT professionals managing numerous websites can easily track the SSL status of all their domains from a single interface, significantly reducing manual checks.

    • The import feature makes it efficient to onboard and monitor a large portfolio of sites.


  • Verifying Certificate Installation and Issuer Information:
    • After installing a new SSL certificate, quickly verify that it's correctly applied and view its issuer details to confirm it's from the expected Certificate Authority (CA).

    • Ensure the correct certificate chain is in place and functioning.


  • Auditing Security Posture:
    • Perform regular audits of your web assets to ensure all public-facing sites are properly secured with valid SSL certificates, identifying any insecure connections.


  • Automating Reminders and Alerts (Potential Enhancement):
    • While not explicitly stated, the data collected (expiry date) naturally sets the stage for future enhancements like automated email alerts or notifications when certificates are nearing expiration, further reducing the risk of oversight.