Network Encryption
Data travelling over computer networks between users’ browsers and the server are subject to eavesdropping, well, that’s unless special precautions are taken. A very strong security level must be taken into consideration to protect sensitive data. SSL or Secure Sockets Layer protocol is an actual standard for shielding web-based network traffic. The SSL protocol protects files and information from changes and leak while it is in transit.
It also allows users to have assurance that they are in contact with the sites they think they are. There are also terms in the SSL standard for certificates which allow the authentication of the end user. SSL is used in web browsers and servers. There are two types of SSL: exportable and domestic.
Posted: March 25th, 2008 under General.
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