Pronunciation: [ˌɛsˌɛsˈɛl] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "SSL" is S-S-L. In IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet), it is transcribed as /ɛsɛsɛl/. Each letter represents a sound or a phoneme, with "S" representing the sound /ɛs/, "L" representing the sound /ɛl/, and "SSL" representing the acronym for Secure Sockets Layer. SSL is a security protocol used to encrypt data transmitted over the internet, ensuring secure communication between a web server and a browser.
SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer. It is a standard encryption protocol that is commonly used to establish a secure and encrypted link between a web server and a client's web browser. SSL technology ensures that all data transmitted between the web server and the client's browser remains private and secure.
When a website uses SSL, it means that the data exchanged between the web server and the client's browser is encrypted and cannot be easily intercepted by attackers. This is particularly crucial when sensitive information such as credit card numbers, passwords, or personal details are being transmitted.
SSL works by using cryptographic algorithms to encrypt the data sent between the server and the browser. It makes use of two keys: a public key and a private key. The public key is used to encrypt the data, while the private key is used to decrypt it. This ensures that only the intended recipient, in this case, the server, can decrypt the data.
SSL certificates are used to establish the legitimacy and authenticity of the web server. These certificates are issued by trusted certificate authorities and contain information about the identity of the website and the owner, ensuring that the website is genuine and not an imposter.
In recent years, the SSL protocol has been largely replaced by its successor, Transport Layer Security (TLS). However, SSL is still widely used to refer to the secure connection established using either the SSL or TLS protocols.
