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Answer:
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
Explanation:
- SSL is a standard security technology for setting up an encrypted link between a server and a client (in this case web browsers and web server).
- SSL is a security protocol that transmits sensitive information securely.
- As we know data transmitted between browsers and web servers is sent in the form of plain text.
- If a hacker is able to seize data being transmitted between a browser and a web server, they can misuse that information.
- So SSL makes the web servers and web browsers to communicate with each other securely.
- When transmitting confidential information, a web server and browser set up a secure connection using SSL certificate.
- The link between web server and browser is encrypted by SSL which makes sure that all data transmitted between them remains private and protected.
- Due to the sensitive nature of the business SSL is most suitable solution to keep sensitive information sent across internet encrypted making sure that only intended receiver can access it.
- SSL certificate is used for authentication purpose.
- For making sure that information is sent to right server, web browsers give indication of secured connection via a lock icon attached or uses https.