SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) and TLS (Transport Layer Security) are essential protocols in the field of network communication. For example, these protocols ensure that the data transmitted between your mobile phone’s web browser and the website’s server is secured, and that this communication is confidential and fraud-resistant.
This is done using encryption. The web browser performs an identity check on the website’s server. This is done through a certificate check. If the checks are successful, the server and the web browser negotiate an encryption key. This key is used to secure the communication. The SSL/TLS protocol also includes a mechanism for detecting tampering. This makes SSL/TLS very useful and essential for everything that happens on the internet—especially for banks, e-commerce websites, and email!
Of course, cybersecurity involves much more than just SSL and TLS. Effective cybersecurity starts with a solid cybersecurity strategy! If you’d like to learn more about how to secure your business, check out our cybersecurity page or find out how the Security Six Scan can uncover the vulnerabilities in your security.
