Itqualityassurance
When you go to a site that has a padlock icon next to the site name, it means the site is secured with a digital certificate. This means that any information sent between your browser and the website is sent securely, and can't be intercepted and read by someone else while the information is in transit.
- Does a padlock mean a website is safe?
- What does the padlock icon in the web browser indicate?
- What happens if there is no lock symbol on a website?
- Does the green padlock mean the website is secure?
Does a padlock mean a website is safe?
The lock symbol and related URL containing “https” simply mean that the connection between your web browser and the website server is encrypted, which is important. It prevents others from eavesdropping or intercepting your communication between your browser and the website's server.
What does the padlock icon in the web browser indicate?
Whenever you see a little padlock in the address bar of your internet browser, as well as when you use apps, email and messaging, you're relying on something called 'transport layer security' or TLS. It's a protocol that keeps us safe online.
What happens if there is no lock symbol on a website?
SSL is enabled, but no lock will appear
This means that these images or links can be accessed via http:// instead of https:// (mixed content). The browser will therefore indicate that your website is unprotected.
Does the green padlock mean the website is secure?
You should see a padlock – some browsers colour it green – in the address bar. That means that the whole website is encrypted. In other browsers you will also sometimes see a padlock with a warning triangle. This means that some pages on the website aren't encrypted, though others are.
