SSL (Secure Socket Layer)
Modern browsers use a technique
called SSL, which stands for Secure Sockets Layer, to encrypt the
information that flows between your browser and the web server receiving
your order. When the lock or solid key is showing at the bottom of the
browser window, it means that the browser has established a secure encrypted
connection with the server, meaning it is safe to send sensitive data like
your credit card. It is the second and dominant standard used for secure
HTTP sessions. This standard is included in just about every commercial Web
server product that is aimed at online business users. |
