Secure Socket Layer (SSL)
Secure Socket Layer (SSL) allows communication over the internet in a secure way, designed to stop eavesdropping.
When a secure socket layer is used on connecting to a server it will send a public key o your computer which is used to encrypt any data to the server, the server will then use a private key to decipher the encrypted data.
What this means for your website. Having an encrypted website will make potential customer trust your site for adding personal data into.
- An SSL Certificate enables encryption of sensitive information during online transactions.
- Each SSL Certificate contains unique, authenticated information about the certificate owner.
- A Certificate Authority verifies the identity of the certificate owner when it is issued.