What is an SSL certificate? | SSL Certificates

An SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificate is a digital certificate that authenticates the identity of a website and encrypts information sent to the server using SSL technology. Encryption is the process of scrambling data into an undecipherable format that can only be returned to a readable format with the proper decryption key.

A certificate serves as an electronic "passport" that establishes an online entity's credentials when doing business on the Web. When an Internet user attempts to send confidential information to a Web server, the user's browser accesses the server's digital certificate and establishes a secure connection.

An SSL certificate contains the following information:

• The certificate holder's name
• The certificate's serial number and expiration date
• A copy of the certificate holder's public key
• The digital signature of the certificate-issuing authority

What does a website with an SSL Certificate installed look like?

Extended Validation (EV) SSL Certificates:

Standard SSL Certificates (such as GlobalSign DomainSSL and OrganizationSSL) display:

Why Do I Need An SSL Certificate?

SSL Certificates protect your sensitive information such as credit card information, usernames, passwords etc. It also:

• Keeps data secure between servers
• Increases your Google Rankings
• Builds/Enhances customer trust
• Improves conversion rates

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I'm Ethan Mariano a software engineer by profession and reader/writter by passion.I have good understanding and knowledge of AngularJS, Database, javascript, web development, digital marketing and exploring other technologies related to Software development.