SSL (Secure Sockets Layer)

Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) refers to a cryptographic protocol that ensures secure communication and data encryption between a user’s web browser and a web server. It is designed to protect sensitive information, such as login credentials, credit card numbers, and personal data, from eavesdropping and tampering during transmission over the internet. SSL certificates, provided by trusted Certificate Authorities (CAs), are used to establish secure connections, as indicated by “https://” in web addresses and a padlock icon in browsers.