SSL/TLS certificate

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SSL/TLS certificate

What does SSL/TLS certificate?

Secure Sockets Layer" (SSL), now known as "Transport Layer Security" (TLS), is a technology used for Encryption one Data transmission. A SSL/TLS certificate therefore serves the safe Transmission of data in a network. If a website contains such a SSL/TLS certificate is used, a lock symbol appears in the address bar of the browser, and the address bar may also have a different color.

Practical example

In day-to-day business SSL/TLS certificate important role, for example when it comes to protection and legally compliant Processing of personal data.

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