What is SSL Security?
SSL (secure sockets layer) is a communications protocol which is now the global standard for security
SSL creates an encrypted link between a web server and a web browser to ensure that all data transmitted remains private and secure. The Secure Sockets Layer protects data transferred over http using encryption enabled by a server’s SSL Certificate
SSL uses a cryptographic system that uses two keys to encrypt data - a public key known to everyone and a private or secret key known only to the recipient of the message. The public key is used to encrypt information and the private key is used to decipher it. When a Web browser points to a secured domain, a Secure Sockets Layer handshake authenticates the server (Web site) and the client (Web browser). An encryption method is established with a unique session key.
- An SSL Certificate enables encryption of sensitive information during online transactions
(SSL Certificates give a website the ability to communicate securely with its web customers.
Without a certificate, any information sent to a website can be intercepted and viewed by anyone.) - Each SSL Certificate contains unique, authenticated information about the certificate owner
- Every SSL Certificate is issued by a Certificate Authority that verifies the identity of the
certificate owner
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology protects your Web site and makes it easy for customers to trust you.
Millions of consumers recognize the "golden padlock" which appears in their browser to indicate they are viewing a secure web page.
Every SSL Certificate is created for a particular server in a specific domain for a verified business entity. Like a passport or a driver's license, an SSL Certificate is issued by a trusted authority, the Certificate Authority (CA). When the SSL handshake occurs, the browser requires authentication from the server. A customer sees the organization name when they click certain SSL trust marks (such as the PishgamanSSL SecuredT Seal) or use a browser that supports Extended Validation. If the information does not match or the certificate has expired, the browser displays an error message or warning.
