What is an SSL Certificate?
An SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificate encrypts the connection between a user’s browser and a website server, ensuring secure data transmission. Sites with SSL show a padlock icon and use the HTTPS protocol.
Types of SSL Certificates
- Domain Validation (DV): Basic level, verifies domain ownership.
- Organization Validation (OV): Verifies business identity.
- Extended Validation (EV): Provides highest trust with company details in the address bar.
SSL is crucial for trust, SEO ranking, and data protection.