SSL (Secure Sockets Layer): A cryptographic protocol designed to provide secure communication over a computer network. SSL uses encryption to ensure the privacy, authentication, and data integrity in internet communications. It has been succeeded by TLS (Transport Layer Security), which continues to secure transactions on the World Wide Web.
Categories: CC D4: Network Security | CCSP D3: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D4: Communication and Network Security | Security+ D1: General Security Concepts | SSCP D5: Cryptography
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