SSL Certificates are necessary for the protection of websites and the security of data transmitted online. They create a secure connection between a browser and web server so that any sensitive information, such as passwords, personal information or payment information, cannot be accessed by a hacker. The presence of an SSL Certificate on a Website lets users know that they are viewing the website securely because it will be visible in the Address Bar as an 'HTTPS' (secure site), along with a little padlock. This show that they have some level of trust in the website. Today, protecting businesses and website owners online has become of utmost importance.