What is SSL/TLS ?
SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer. It’s the standard technology for keeping an internet connection secure. It safeguard any sensitive data communication between two systems. Makes tough for intruders from reading and modifying any information transmitted. Your data may includes professional and personal information. More than that, Secure Sockets Layer is an encryption protocol that is used to encrypt data.
What is HTTPS ?
HTTPS is the secured version of HTTP protocol. HTTP is used by the browser for communication. It uses SSL/TLS for delivering the encrypted data. A secure URL should begin with “https” rather than “http.
What is TLS and how it works?
Transport Layer Security (TLS) encrypts data sent over the Internet to ensure that eavesdroppers and intruders are unable to see what you transmit. Particularly useful for private and sensitive information such as passwords, credit card numbers, and personal correspondence.
How SSL differ from TLS ?
Transport Layer Security (TLS) is the successor protocol to Secure Sockets Layer. TLS is an improved version of SSL. It works in much the same way as the SSL, using encryption to protect the transfer of data and information.
How to check SSL certificate is on the server ?
To check an Secure Sockets Layer certificate on any website, all you need to do is follow two simple steps.
First, check if the URL of the website begins with HTTPS. S in HTTPS indicates it has an SSL certificate.
Second, click on the padlock icon on the address bar to check all the detailed information related to the certificate.