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SSL (Secure Sockets Layer)


Term
SSL (Secure Sockets Layer)

Abbreviation
SSL

Definition
SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is the standard security technology for establishing an encrypted link between a web server and a browser. This link ensures that all data passed between the web server and browsers remain private and integral.

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