SSL (Secured Sockets Layer) certificate explained…

An SSL certificate stands for Secure Sockets Layer. SSL is a technology that enables browsers and servers to transmit and receive data securely in an encrypted connection called HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure). SSL certificates are digital certificates that confirm the identity of a site, to both visitors and servers and browsers. SSL certificates themselves are small data files that digitally identify your company, organization, and web page, and they are needed for installing and implementing SSL technology on your website. You can obtain an SSL digital certificate from an SSL certificate provider.

Nearly 80 percent of websites use an SSL Certificate to encrypt their traffic. If you use Chrome as your browser, you probably have noticed the ‘Not Secure’ label in the location bar, and when you click on it, it reads: “Your connection to this site is not secure.  You should not enter any sensitive information on this site (for example, passwords, or credit cards), because it could be stolen by attackers.”

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