Internet is a open datanet, that comprises of different connected networks, servers, routers and other external data communication equipments.
In the beginning of the history of Internet the significance of an open network was prioritized, and at the planning stage it wasn´t possible to anticipate the dataprotection problems of today.

During the expansion of the groundprotocol, dataprotection wasn´t a major priority, and partly there of the internet in it self as a channel for datatransfers is an unsecure medium.
However, the dataprotection can improve, using for ex. Encrypted connectionpraxis combined with methods for user identification based on a very strong verification.

SSL-Protocol

As protection at stegmannen.se we are using SSL-protocol (Secure Sockets Layer).
SSL enable a strong encryption of the connection between users web-browser and the web-server.
The encryption protects the datatraffic in a way that outsiders can´t reach confidential information simply by following the connection.

SSL-connection starts with a handshake, whereby it forms a protected connection between the clients web-browser and the web-server.
In connection with the handshake the client program and the server make an agreement of a onetime connectionspecific encryption-keys.
They are used during the session to encrypt and interpret the information. 

Beyond the encrypted connection the SSL-Protocol enable aswell a strong verification of the service provider by means of certificate.
The verification accures in the way that the server has it´s own servercertificate, on bases that the user can ensure that he is actually communicating with correct web-server.

 
How can you verify that the connection is secure?

Most web-browsers state when a encrypted connection is opened and closed.
Besides the page URL-address, that specify the connection protocol, state the form (https://) instead of the normal (http://).

With the help of the SSL-certificate you can ensure yourself that no one is trying to fool you.
You can feel completely safe, surf around and use the services on stegmannen.se, once you ensured yourself that the connection has been opened to the right service.
This you can do by verifying the web-browsers SSL-certificate before you for ex. start filling in your information to place an order.