Digital Certificate

A digital certificate is like a virtual ID card used online. It proves the identity of a person, organization, or website, ensuring that the information exchanged is secure and trustworthy. Issued by a Certificate Authority (CA), it contains details like the owner's name, the certificate's expiry date, and a unique code. When you see a padlock symbol in your browser, it indicates a secure connection, often made possible by a digital certificate, which helps protect sensitive data, like passwords and credit card information, from being intercepted by malicious parties.