What is an SSL certification?

SSL is a shorthand in the form of a Secure Socket Layer. It is a protocol for security that transmits your information through the Internet with encryption. SSL encryption is used commonly by eCommerce websites to secure sensitive data such as credit card numbers as well as personal information. SSL certificates ensure that the information is sent to the server to be used for the purpose it was designed and is not in the hands of third-party users who may alter the information. You can identify websites with SSL certificates by the SSL certificate with the URL HTTPS instead of the non-secure HTTP.