Sockets Layer (SSL)
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is a standard security technology for establishing encrypted communications between a server and a client. SSL allows sensitive information such as credit card numbers, social security numbers, and login credentials to be transmitted securely. Specifically, SSL is a security protocol, which determines variables of the encryption for both the link and the data being transmitted.
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