Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)

Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is a technology that helps keep information safe and secure when it's being transmitted between a user's web browser and a website's server. This encrypted connection ensured that any data exchanged between the two, like credit card details or login information, couldn't be intercepted by hackers. You can tell if a website is using SSL because it will have a little padlock icon next to the web address, and the address will start with "HTTPS" instead of just "HTTP". SSL is important for protecting online transactions and ensuring that users can browse the web safely and securely.