Information transferred within networks such as the Internet, inter-office intranets, and home networks can be susceptible to many security issues and attacks. Certificates allow these types of information sharing to be private and secure without the use of individual file password protections. Root certificates embedded in your Windows operating system check these transactions against a list of trusted sites. You will receive a warning if you try to pass data to a site not on this trusted list. Updating your root certificates should help keep your personal information safe and secure. Writer Bio
