What is SSL?
The SSL (and TLS) protocol is the Web standard for encrypting communications between users and SSL (secure sockets layer) e-commerce sites. Data sent via an SSL connection is protected by encryption, a mechanism that prevents eavesdropping and tampering with any transmitted data. SSL provides businesses and consumers with the confidence that private data sent to a Web site, such as credit card numbers, are kept confidential. Web server certificates (also known as secure server certificates or SSL certificates) are required to initialize an SSL session. Customers know when they have an SSL session with a website when their browser displays the little gold padlock and the address bar begins with a https rather than http. SSL certificates can be used on webservers for Internet security and mailservers such as imap, pop3 and smtp for mail collection / sending security.
SSL is an acronym for Secure Sockets Layer, an encryption technology that was created by Netscape. SSL creates an encrypted connection between a web server and a web browser allowing for private information to be transmitted without the problems of eavesdropping, data tampering, or message forgery. The use of an SSL server certificate on a website is usually indicated by a padlock icon in a web browser such as Internet Explorer or Firefox. Millions of online businesses use SSL certificates to secure their websites and allow their customers to place trust in them. In order to use the SSL protocol, a web server requires the use of an SSL certificate. SSL certificates are provided by Certification Authorities (CA).
SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is a common method for sending payment information securely over the Internet. SSL works by using a private, mathematical key to encrypt (or scramble) data that’s transferred between your Web browser and the Web site you’re visiting. You can verify that it’s working by checking for a closed lock in the lower right-hand corner of your Internet Explorer browser.
A. SSL is an abbreviation for Secured Socket Layer. SSL technology secretly encodes (or encrypts) information as it is being sent over the Internet between your computer and GE Money Bank’s systems. This encryption technology is designed to ensure that account information travels securely over the Internet and remains confidential.
