how to check if a site is secure
1.) Look at the web address in your browser, make sure the web address starts with https://. 2.) Look for a closed padlock in your web browser. When you click on the padlock you should see a message that states the name of the company and that âThe connection to the server is encryptedâ (see below for example).Important to Remember: 1  Do not log into a site if it is not secure as described above.hen you click on the padlock you should see a message that states the name of the company and that âThe connection to the server is encryptedâ (see below for example). Important to Remember: 1  Do not log into a site if it is not secure as described above.