Web, domains and email
TLS
Abbreviation for Transport Layer Security
In short and in plain language
TLS is a method that makes the link between a browser and a website secure.
It took over from an older method. It is behind the padlock in the browser.
A valid certificate for it protects the data of visitors.
Today it is seen as standard for websites you can trust.
Definition
TLS is the technical method that encrypts the connection between a browser and a website. It is the successor to SSL and is behind HTTPS and the padlock symbol in the browser. A valid TLS certificate protects visitors' data and is today considered standard for trustworthy websites.