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SSL

Definition

Secure Sockets Layer. Standard security technology for establishing an encrypted link.

Deep Dive

SSL is the standard technology for keeping an internet connection secure and safeguarding any sensitive data that is being sent between two systems. It prevents criminals from reading and modifying any information transferred, including personal details.

Examples & Use Cases

  • 1Installing an SSL certificate on a server to enable the HTTPS padlock
  • 2A browser warning a user that a site is "Not Secure" because it lacks an SSL certificate
  • 3The transition from the older SSL standard to the modern TLS standard

Related Terms

HTTPSTLSEncryption

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