A Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is an Internet security protocol that protects your personal information including user names, passwords, credit card numbers and other confidential information you enter into websites. Data being sent by an SSL connection is encrypted, and each website contains a certificate that indicates it is using the SSL protocol. If you are unsure about a website’s SSL owner, you can check to see who is listed as the owner of the SSL certificate and if the website is related to the owner/certificate. Tips Writer Bio
