Securing Your Online Data Transfer with SSL: A Guide to Understanding SSL Certificates, How They Operate, and Their Application
Source:
Thawte
Document Type:
White Paper
Secure socket layer (SSL) secures data transmissions across the Internet, and is an integral part of most Web browsers and Web servers. To make an SSL connection, SSL protocol requires that a server have a digital certificate installed—which is typically signed by an independent and trusted third party to ensure its validity. Find out more about SSL and how to know if you need to deploy an SSL certificate.