Prima Secure is one of Africa's largest SSL Certificate resellers, giving businesses across the continent access to every major Certificate Authority brand, at every validation level, with hands-on local support from purchase to deployment.
An SSL certificate is a small file installed on a web server. It encrypts data exchanged between a browser and your website and verifies that the site is legitimate and belongs to the organisation it claims to represent. Without SSL, browsers flag your site as "Not Secure," and most visitors leave before finding out why. SSL also boosts SEO ranking, ensures compliance with POPIA/GDPR, and builds credibility for conversions.
As an authorised reseller, Prima Secure offers SSL Certificates from five of the world's leading Certificate Authorities, all backed by our local validation support and discounted off standard retail pricing.
Trusted for banking, government, and enterprise. Africa's go-to CA for regulated industries, and home to Secure Site Pro, our recommended certificate for organisations that don't compromise on security.
The world's highest-volume Certificate Authority, offering flexible SSL Certificate options for businesses of every size.
A trusted, globally recognised SSL Certificate brand known for reliable Organization Validation.
Cost-effective SSL Certificates for growing businesses that need solid validation without enterprise pricing.
Fast-issue Domain Validated SSL Certificates, ideal for blogs, small business sites, and quick deployments.
Every SSL/TLS certificate encrypts your connection. What separates them is how much they prove about who's behind it.
| Validation level | What it verifies | Best for | Typical issuance time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domain Validated (DV) | You control the domain | Blogs, personal sites, internal tools | Minutes |
| Organization Validated (OV) | Your business is a verified legal entity | SMBs, corporate websites | 1–2 business days |
| Extended Validation (EV) | Rigorous, vetted proof of legal, physical, and operational existence | Banks, fintechs, e-commerce, regulated industries | 2–5 business days |
Secures one fully qualified domain, e.g. www.example.com.
Secures unlimited first-level subdomains under one certificate, e.g. shop.example.com and mail.example.com.
Secures multiple, entirely different domains under a single certificate.
Combines wildcard and multi-domain coverage, securing several domains and all their subdomains from one certificate.
Pricing depends on the Certificate Authority and validation level you choose. As a starting guide:
| Certificate Authority | Discount | Starting From |
|---|---|---|
| DigiCert | 20% | $297.60 / 1 year |
| Sectigo | 40% | $66 / 1 year |
| Thawte | 40% | $223.20 / 1 year |
| GeoTrust | 40% | $223.20 / 1 year |
| RapidSSL | 30% | $37.80 / 1 year |
Certificate cost is only one part of the decision — validation level, warranty, and support matter just as much.
Free SSL secures the connection but only offers Domain Validation, expires every 90 days, and comes with no warranty or dedicated support.
For blogs, that's often enough. For businesses handling customer data, payments, or compliance, it usually isn't.
Paid SSL Certificates add OV or EV validation proving who you are, plus warranties up to $2,000,000, and with Prima Secure, a dedicated account manager and free installation support.
Pricing depends on the Certificate Authority, validation level, domain coverage, and certificate term. Prima Secure offers discounted pricing across major SSL Certificate brands.
DV verifies control of the domain. OV verifies the organisation behind the domain. EV involves a more rigorous verification process for organisations requiring a higher level of identity assurance.
A Wildcard SSL Certificate secures a domain and unlimited first-level subdomains under that domain using a single certificate.
Yes. Multi-Domain or SAN SSL Certificates can secure multiple different domains under a single certificate.
SSL Certificate validity periods depend on the Certificate Authority and current industry requirements. Prima Secure can help you choose and manage the appropriate certificate term.
Yes. Prima Secure provides hands-on support with SSL Certificate deployment and installation, helping ensure your certificate is correctly configured and working securely.
HTTPS is a recognised security signal used by search engines. While SSL alone does not guarantee higher rankings, securing your website is an important part of a modern SEO and website security strategy.
It depends on your website, business requirements, number of domains, subdomains, and level of identity assurance required. Prima Secure can help you select the right certificate based on your specific needs.
Whether you need a simple Domain Validated certificate or enterprise-grade protection, Prima Secure can help you choose, validate, install, and manage the right SSL Certificate for your organisation.