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  • Created by: AshLaufey
  • Created on: 17-11-15 11:55
What does SSL stand for?
Secure Socket Layer
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What does an SSL do?
It creates a secure connection between a client and the server over which to send information.
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How does SSL work?
SSL works by using a cryptographic system that uses two keys to encrypt data.
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Name two things an SSL provider does to make sure a website is worty of an SSL?
researches companies, checks references, confirms the identity
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What is a digital certificate?
A security software to show the users of a website that it is a safe trusted website
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Give an example of how you can tell a website is trusted
A logo near the URL, and may be a lock, a thumbs up or even just a green line
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What kind of websites use SSL's and security certificates?
Any website that handles personal data such as credit card details email address and dates of birth
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What does an SSL do?

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It creates a secure connection between a client and the server over which to send information.

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What is a digital certificate?

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