What is an SSL Certificate? Why Should You Protect Your Website?

What is an SSL Certificate?

SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is a security protocol that encrypts data communication between a web server and browser. Websites with SSL certificates run on HTTPS and display a padlock icon.

How SSL Works

1. Handshake: Browser requests SSL certificate from server.
2. Verification: Certificate Authority (CA) verifies the certificate.
3. Encryption: Session key is created and all data is encrypted.
4. Secure Communication: Data is transferred encrypted.

SSL Certificate Types

Why SSL Matters

• Security: Credit card info, passwords encrypted.
• SEO: Google ranks HTTPS sites higher.
• Trust: Visitors trust the padlock icon.
• Compliance: PCI DSS, GDPR require SSL.
• Speed: HTTP/2 only works with HTTPS.

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