Question

Write short notes on the following:

Secure Socket Layer (SSL)

Answer 1

Secure Socket Layer (SSL) is a method used for encrypting important and sensitive data such that it is protected from any kind of misuse. It was developed by the ‘Netscape’ company with the primary aim of transmitting confidential documents over the web. It is a protocol that uses logical reasoning and ensures security of transactions on the internet, thus creating a secured connection between the client and the server. For instance, sensitive user information on credit card numbers and social security numbers is obtained by the SSL protocol.