Re: [cobalt-developers] SSL on RAQ 4 basic help

[Jay Summers <jay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>>> I'm trying to set-up a secure connection for a client who wants users to
>>> enter credit card details on a web page and then have these emailed to them.
>>> No real On-line payment is happening so my thoughts on how to do this would
>>> be to set up a secure connection via SSL and then send the email using APOP.
>>> Is this the best way to do this? If so, how do I actually use the SSL on a
>>> web page? I know how to activate it on a site, but how do I actually
>>> implement it for a particular web page (i.e.. the page that has the details
>>> entered on to it..)?

> From reading the user's post, I don't think they were aware of any security
> vulnerabilities with transferring data via email. They are obviously newbies
> "I know how to activate (secure cert) on a site, but how do I actually
> implement it for a particular web page". So they're looking for guidance.
> 
> How do they ensure that the email, too, is secure?

PGP is one way that I know of. I've seen the mention of GnuGP on the Cobalt
Users list. You might want to check the archives there for instructions or
hints.

My .02,
j