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SSL certificates show that a website is secure. Which of the following icons would appear on a secure website?

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On a secure website that uses SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificates, you would typically see the following icons:

  1. Padlock Icon: A padlock icon in the address bar indicates that the connection between the user's browser and the website is secure. This is the most common symbol for secure websites.

  2. HTTPS Prefix: The URL will begin with "https://" instead of "http://". The 's' in 'https' stands for secure.

Some browsers may also display additional features like:

  1. Green Address Bar: In some cases, especially with Extended Validation (EV) SSL certificates, the address bar may turn green to indicate a higher level of security.

  2. Certificate Information: Clicking on the padlock icon usually provides information about the SSL certificate, including the certificate issuer and validity.

If you're considering specific icons, the padlock icon is the main indicator that a website is secure.