What is an SSL certificate?
SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is an international standard security technology that allows encrypted connection between a web browser and a web server. In fact, it is becoming the most popular type of e-commerce encryption. Most conventional intranet and extranet applications would typically require a combination of security mechanisms that include encryption, authentication and access control.
It is used by millions of online companies and individuals to secure credit card purchases, data transfer and logins, and more lately is becoming the standard when securing browsing of social media sites.
To build this secure connection (SSL), an SSL certificate or digital certificate (small data file that digitally binds a cryptographic key to an organization’s details.) is installed on a web server. It authenticates the identity of the website and it encrypts the data that’s being transmitted.
