I n the rush to build a strong online presence, many businesses proudly secure their websites with an SSL (Secure Socket Layer) certificate and assume the job is done. After all, the tiny padlock in the browser looks reassuring. But real website security goes far beyond that symbol. While SSL is important, it protects only one part of your site’s journey, leaving several other doors wide open to cyber risks that can easily be overlooked.

What SSL actually does

An SSL certificate encrypts the communication between a user’s browser and the website server. This protects sensitive details such as passwords, personal information and card data during transmission. Websites that use SSL display the https prefix along with a padlock symbol, which helps build trust with visitors.

But SSL only s

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