SSL (Secure Sockets Layer)
SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer. SSL provides a secure channel between two machines or devices operating over the internet or an internal network. A real example can be online banking or shopping - where SSL is used to secure communication between a web browser and a web server. This turns a website's address from HTTP to HTTPS, the "S" standing for "secure".
SSL certificates are quickly becoming a necessity. According to Google, SSL and HTTPS should be used everywhere across the web. Sites not using SSL will be marked as unsecured.
Source :
1. https://www.hostgator.com/blog/what-is-a-ssl-certificate/
2. https://support.google.com/domains/answer/7630973?hl=en-GB
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