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What is an SSL Certificate?

An SSL certificate is, at its core, a universal solution to the problem of malicious activity on the web. SSL certificates are not perfect by any means, but they are a stellar baseline and a must-have in this day and age. In practical terms, an SSL certificate moves a website over from HTTP to HTTPS, improving its security across the board. This may also be signified by a padlock icon visible next to the address bar, though this isn’t always the case.