what does ssl and tls mean
What is an SSL/TLS Certificate? SSL or TLS (Transport Layer Security) certificates are data files that bind a cryptographic key to the details of an organization. When an SSL/TLS certificate is installed on a web server, it enables a secure connection between the web server and the browser that connects to it.
SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is a standard security protocol for encrypting connections between a server and a client. This ensures all communications between the client and the server remain confidential. In most online implementations, the 'client' is an internet browser and the 'server' is a website to which the browser is connected.