What is SSL and why is SSL important?

An SSL (Secure Socket Layer) certificate adds an additional layer of protection to your website. It protects the data sent within your website ensuring hackers do not read, copy or alter it. Payment gateways implement SSL to protect your credit card details during online transactions.

From the business point of view, users are more likely to trust a website with an SSL certificate than one without one. Additionally, an SSL certificate ensures that you are exactly who you claim to be and not someone else pretending to be you. This is a cyber security concept known as authentication.