Secure Sockets Layer
US /sɪˌkjʊr ˈsɑːkɪts ˈleɪər/
UK /sɪˌkjʊr ˈsɑːkɪts ˈleɪər/
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a standard security technology for establishing an encrypted link between a web server and a browser, ensuring that all data passed between them remains private and integral
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Websites using Secure Sockets Layer display a padlock icon in the browser.
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Many online transactions are protected by Secure Sockets Layer encryption.