What is Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)?
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is an Internet protocol that safeguards electronic communications between two or more computers. For a communication or transaction that is transmitted over an end to end SSL connection, the computer initiating the transmission will open an SSL connection. This means that when Computer A sends a request to Computer B to transmit information, Computer A will include a digital certificatea complex authentication tool that is basically a third-party issued certification that Computer A is a trustworthy source. Computer B then accepts the transmission and, in the event that Computer B has information to return to computer A, the SSL connection may remain open until the transaction between the two computers is complete. Server-side SSL can also be used in the event that Computer A doesnt have the necessary digital certificate or the ability to open an SSL connection to submit a communication to Computer B.
The Secure Sockets Layer protects data transferred over http using encryption enabled by a server’s SSL Certificate. An SSL Certificate contains a public key and a private key. A public key is used to encrypt information and a private key is used to decipher it. When a browser points to a secured domain, an SSL handshake authenticates the server and the client and establishes an encryption method and a unique session key. They can begin a secure session that protects message privacy and message integrity.
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is a secure way to transmit information from your computer to our Web server. SSL uses encryption, which helps make information sent through the Internet more secure. 128-bit SSL encryption is often used for Internet services for which security of information is important.
Chunks of information (data) move around over the Internet in “envelopes” known as packets. A typical message is broken into multiple packets before being sent out across the Internet. Different individual packets may take different routes to reach their destination. When all the packets arrive at the destination computer, they are reassembled into the original message. It is possible for data packets to be intercepted by an unauthorized third party somewhere along the way between their source and destination. For most routine communications, it doesn’t matter much if someone manages to intercept and read a few data packets. However, some pieces of information (for example personal information) need greater security protection. Secure Socket Layer (SSL) provides that protection by encrypting data as it is exchanged between computers. SSL scrambles (or encrypts) data using a code (also referred to as a key) that is known only to the data’s sender and recipient. The encrypted data is unr
SSL is a security protocol for transmitting private documents via the Internet. Imagine sending mail through the postal system in a clear envelope. Anyone with access to it can see the data. An SSL Certification puts your data in a protected envelope to protect your data during transmission. Encryption scrambles the data so others can’t read it. Each SSL Certificate has a public key and a private key. The public key is used to encrypt information and the private key is used to decipher it. When your browser points to a secured domain (like our bank website and online banking), a SSL handshake authenticates the website and you computer. You might notice that the address bar turns green when you access our website and Online Banking. This means that we are using the strongest encryption available. Also, the bank’s name appears in the address bar. this assures you that you are on our site and not a site posing as the bank.
