What is an SSL Certificate?

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Dec 23, 2022

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An SSL certificate, or Secure Socket Layer certificate, is a type of digital security certificate used to encrypt the connection between a web server and a web browser. It authenticates a website’s identity, thus ensuring that any data sent to and from the website is secure and private. An SSL certificate enables the use of …

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