SSL or TLS Certificates also known as Secure Sockets Layer Certificates, allow secure communication between a website’s server and its visitor’s browser. These certificates are issued by a trusted third-party organization better known as a Certificate Authority (CA).
SSL/TLS Certificates contains details like certificate owner name, serial numbers, expiration dates, and more. These details enable web browsers to verify the website's authenticity and establish a secure connection between them.
The process of SSL HandShake is responsible for the establishment of secure SSL connection between website server and visitor’s browser.
To discover more about the SSL/TLS Certificate Architecture process continue reading on How does HTTPS or SSL Certificate Works.
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