What is an SSL certificate?

An SSL certificate is an electronic certificate that indicates the approval of a security protocol, or SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) protocol, which ensures that a website is connected with a secure and encrypted connection. SSL, later evolved into a newer version called TLS (Transport Layer Security), is a protocol used to encrypt and exchange data.

SSL certificates are used to transmit website data independently and securely. This is an important spatialism to ensure data privacy and security for site visitors and users. SSL/TLS is a security protocol used to encrypt data sent and received, ensure data authentication, and establish a secure connection between a server and user with a shared origin.

The main functions of an SSL certificate are:

Encryption: thanks to the SSL certificate, the data is encrypted and sent securely during exchange.

Server independent verification: An SSL certificate verifies that the website is real and valid. This is to ensure protection against attacks and that users are connected to the right server