SSL, or Secure Sockets Layer, is a method of providing a secure browser connection for viewing Web pages, email and other online data. It relies on a series of digital certificates that identify each server before a secure connection is created. All of the information that your browser transfers over this connection will be encrypted to ensure privacy. Many electronic devices and software applications come with an optional SSL mode that allows you to choose whether or not you want to use this form of security. Writer Bio
