Website Security Certificate – What It Is And Why You Should Care

Last updated: July 5, 2023 Reading time: 6 minutes
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The error “There is a problem with this website’s security certificate” is quite commonly observed. Have you ever come across such an error and pondered over it? In this blog, we will explain what a security certificate is and how it works so that you can continue your browsing without having any second thoughts.

Why does a Security Certificate Matter?

It is of prime importance that your account credentials stay secret between you and your service provider so that your money, identity, as well as every bit of your sensitive information remains safe. Your online service provider could be an online store, your bank, an e-commerce website like PayPal, your private blog, or even your email.

When such sites are accessed, you may notice that the URL starts first with a padlock icon and second with “https://” instead of “http://”.