What is an SSL certificate?
Secure Sockets Layer or SSL is the standard technology used for keeping an internet connection secure and safeguarding any confidential/sensitive data that is being sent between two systems. It protects against criminals reading and altering data sent between two systems. This includes personal information such as credit card numbers, financial information, and addresses. These two systems can be either server to server (for example, an application that contains payroll information or personally identifiable data), or server to client (for example, a shopping website and shopping browser). An SSL certificate:
- Affirms your identity
- Protects data
- Customer trust is increased
- Helps you satisfy PCI/DSS requirements
- Search engine rankings are improved
How can I view SSL Certificate Details in Google Chrome?
A server-side SSL certificate is installed and visual signs are displayed on the browser to indicate that SSL protection has been activated. The HTTPS:// (shorthand for secure) is what is used to indicate that SSL is installed on the server-side. It is not just the HTTP ://. Secure connections could be identified by a padlock icon or green address bar signal.
Viewing certificates
To view the content of the certificate, highlight the certificate by clicking on it after opening the component. This dialog box displays the following information: date the certificate was issued, issuing party of the certificate, encryption method, and serial number. It also indicates if the certificate has validity.
Google Chrome
Use this if you’re using a tablet:
- Click on the icon “Customize and Control Google Chrome”, which has three lines or the wrench icon. Click on “Options” and “Settings”.
- Click the link “Show advanced Settings” or the tab “Under The Hood”.
- To view SSL certificates, click on the “Manage certificates” button.
- To highlight a certificate, click on it.
- To view the contents of the certificate, click on the “View” button
What is an SSL Certificate?
The basic principle is that if you install an SSL certificate on your server, and a browser connects to it, the SSL Certificate activates the SSL protocol. This encrypts information between the server (or between two servers).
SSL works directly on top of the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP). It acts as a safety net. It allows higher protocol layers to function as before, while still providing a secure connection. It is therefore possible for other protocols layers to function beneath the SSL layer.
An attacker can only see the IP address and port of an SSL certificate if it is being used correctly and how much data is being sent. Although they may be successful in terminating the connection the attackers will still be able to see the IP address and port of the connected server.
In some cases, the hacker might be able to identify the hostname of the user but not the URL. As long as the connection is encrypted, all information is safe.
- SSL begins its work once the TCP connection has been established. It starts with what is called an SSL handshake.
- The server will send the certificate along with other specifications to the user (including encryption methods and versions of SSL/TLS). The server sends its certificate to the user along with several specifications (including which encryption methods to use and which version of SSL/TLS, etc.).
- After verifying the validity of the certificate, the user selects the most secure encryption level that both parties can support and starts a secure session using these methods. Many methods have different strengths. These are known as cipher suites.
- TLS and SSL protocols include an authentication process that uses message authentication codes (MAC) to ensure the integrity and authenticity of messages being sent.
Optimize your website for security trust with SSL Certificate and the cWatch Web Security
An SSL certificate on your website is essential to protect your website from hackers. SSL technology ensures that your website’s connection with the browser is encrypted. This protects visitors and helps you to safeguard potential customers. All information between your website’s visitors and customers must be kept confidential. website security is another key component of your online business and activities.
This final part will provide information about what you need to protect your website. Comodo, a cybersecurity firm, offers cWatch Web, a managed security service that protects websites and web applications. cWatch Web is a managed security service that offers the following benefits.
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