Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - The Internet And Its Uses (Section 6 - No. 27)

What is the purpose of SSL/TLS (Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security) in web browsing?

To speed up website loading times

To ensure secure communication between a user's browser and a web server

To block pop-up advertisements

To store website cookies

SSL/TLS encrypts the communication, making it secure and preventing unauthorized access to transmitted information.