Which of the following best describes the consequences of operating a website without an SSL certificate in place?

a$.)$

The data is transmitted and remains secure due to inherent web server encryption.

b$.)$

Data is openly transmitted across the internet without encryption, which creates a risk of exposure to potential breaches.

c$.)$

The data is encrypted, but accessibility to the website is compromised.

d$.)$

Sensitive data is encrypted unless the GET method is used in web forms or AJAX requests.