SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer. It is the standard technology for keeping an internet connection secure and keeping the data safe that is being sent between two systems.

HubSpot contributor  Jeffrey Vocell has published ‘A Beginner’s Guide to SSL: What It is & Why It Makes Your Website More Secure‘.

Vocell says, “Have you ever noticed that some URLs start with “http://”, while others start with “https://”?

Example of a website wth https

Maybe you noticed that extra “s” when you were browsing websites that require giving over sensitive information, like when you were paying bills online.

But where’d that extra “s” come from, and what does it mean?

To put it simply, the extra “s” means your connection to that website is secure and encrypted; Any data you enter is safely shared with that website. The technology that powers that little “s” is called SSL, which stands for “Secure Sockets Layer.”

As a consumer, you always want to see https:// when visiting any site you trust with your essential information. As a marketer, you’ll want to make sure you have an SSL or two for your audience”.

A Beginner’s Guide to SSL: What It is & Why It Makes Your Website More Secure

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