New to SSL Certificates?

Here you will find all the information you need to choose the right solution for SSL security of your site.

We all need security on the Internet. Since the Internet has appeared, it has always been cyber-threats and cybercriminals who are trying to harm. The Internet is evolving, and with it are growing threats. Today cybercrime is particularly sophisticated, but as always, hackers exploit any vulnerability available to them.

The key to cybersecurity is to always be one step ahead.Currently, protecting your site from potential threats requires a comprehensive security solution, and no component of this security solution is more important than SSL / TLS.

Regardless of the level of your technical background – whether you are an IT specialist or a person not related to IT – this guide will guide you through the basics of SSL:

What is it

How it works

Why do you need

How to get

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What is SSL / TLS?

Let’s start with the basics. SSL / TLS certificate performs two main functions. It encrypts connections between clients (website visitors) and web servers (the server hosting the website) via SSL / TLS protocol. It alsoverifies the authenticity of the company or organization for which this certificate is issued.

1. Data Encryption

2. Authentication

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What is data encryption?

When a client and a web server exchange data, this information is usually transmitted over an unsecured channel and can be intercepted and changed by a third party. Of course, we would not want this if we are talking about private data. SSL / TLS certificate allows you to encrypt a connection in which all data transmitted between the client and the server is encoded so that only the authorized party can read it. It protects personal data and confidential information shared by both parties.

What is authentication?

So now you know that SSL / TLS certificate allows you to encrypt the connection between the client and the web server, but what does this mean? How to create a secure connection? It all starts with an interaction known as SSL handshake, which in milliseconds helps to encrypt the connection and protects all communication between your site and its visitors.

How does an SSL certificate work?

When a client and a web server exchange data, this information is usually in the public domain and can be intercepted. and changed by a third party. For obvious reasons, this is not ideal. SSL / TLS certificate allows you to encrypt a connection in which all communication between the client and the server is encoded in such a way that only an authorized party can read it. It protects personal data and confidential information shared by both parties.

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How does the process of issuing an SSL certificate work?

You need to take a few steps to get SSL certificate. Starting with the creation of CSR request and a secret key, then you will need to go through the verification process, obtain a certificate and additional files (root and intermediate certificates) from a certification authority, then install an SSL certificate on your server and configure the server to work on HTTPS.

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SSL Buyer’s Guide from TutHost™

So, now you understand what an SSL / TLS certificate is, how it works, what you need to do to get a certificate and use it on your website. But this is only the tip of the iceberg. There are several factors that determine which type of certificate is right for you and your site.

There are also additional benefits and features that you can use to help you use your newly acquired SSL certificate at 100%. To choose the right solution for you and your company, you will need all the information.

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