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How Does SSL Certificate/HTTPS Work?

Key Takeaways SSL (Secure Sockets Layer), now known as TLS (Transport Layer Security is a protocol used to secure communication over the internet. SSL/TLS combines two cryptography types: Asymmetric Encryption and Symmetric Encryption. When your browser connects to a secure site, it performs an SSL/TLS handshake with the server before…