What is SSL, how does it work?

SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer. SSL is the process of encrypting data during communication between the server and the receiver. Its most well-known use is to encrypt the communication between the server and the internet browser during data exchange on the website. SSL consists of a standard algorithm. Many websites use SSL technology for secure data communication. For the SSL process to work, there must be a key on the server side and a certificate to work on the receiver side.

Features

- Provides security and confidentiality during encoding and decryption of incoming data

- It ensures that the sender and receiver of the data are in the correct places.

- Makes it easier to create document archives

- Verifies the date and time of transmitted documents

Certification Body

They are institutions that issue and manage digital certificates. Digital certificates are signed with the private key of these institutions. Companies that provide SSL support in Turkey act as representatives of companies abroad. Therefore, identity verification must be done abroad or through the format of the company abroad. SSL certificates support and work seamlessly in all internet browsers.

How Does SSL Work?

SSL is based on a coding method based on the use of keys called Public Key/Private Key. There are two keys for SSL coding. These keys are digitally encoded software. Only the other key can unlock the data locked by one key. After you create your keys (SSL does this by default, you do not need to take any action), one of the keys (private key) remains with you. The other key (public key) is sent to the people you want to connect with.

The person who wants to contact you from outside sends the message to you securely using the public key. Even if the data is accessed during transfer before it reaches you, your private key will be required to decrypt it. Depending on the SSL type, 40-bit or 128-bit encryption is used. It will take a long time to crack encryption of this complexity, even with advanced techniques. In short, SSL ensures that data is transferred securely only between the computers exchanging data, preventing any person from interfering with the data.

Some foreign companies from which you can purchase an SSL certificate:

http://www.rapidssl.com

http://www.verisign.com/ssl/

http://www.digicert.com/