An SSL Certificate is a small data file that authenticates a website’s identity and establishes an encrypted link between a web server and the visitor’s browser. The encrypted connection ensures that information passed between the web server and browser remains private and secure.
SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer which is a security protocol that creates the encrypted link between the web server browser.
Why Your Website Needs an SSL Certificate
Your website needs an SSL certificate to keep internet connections secure and prevent cyber criminals from intercepting and modifying information that is transferred between a user and the server. This is critical for online transactions and to keep your user’s information private and secure.
Modern web browsers tag websites without SSL Certificates as “not secure”. This may indicate to users that a website is not trustworthy. SSL certificates help to create a trusted environment where potential customers feel confident in making purchases.
