SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer.
It is used for Internet connection security. Think of personal data in online shops, online banking and other sensitive transactions.
You will recognise these SSL-protected websites by the lock at the top of the browser's url/address bar. The entire bar may also be green.
Information running over this connection is not readable by third parties.
A website with an SSL certificate also exudes trust. The visitor sees that the owner's identity has been verified. In addition, it is required by law to secure the sending of personal data over the Internet.
The law states that it is mandatory to secure the transmission of personal data over the internet. In the Personal data protection act (Wbp) describes this. The Dutch Data Protection Authority (CBP) therefore recommends the use of an SSL Certificate.
There are several types of certificates and also several validation methods.For example, there is domain name validated (DV), organisation validated (OV) and extended validated (EV).