Learn how to master SSL/TLS without the headaches
SSL/TLS certificates are essential for operating a website. In part, they’re what enable the secure padlock icon or “https://” to appear in site visitors’ browsers and allow your server to receive data securely via encrypted connections.
But we recognize that generating, installing, and managing SSL/TLS certificates are just a few of the many responsibilities that you likely juggle on a daily basis. That’s why we’ve created this resource hub — to serve as your go-to resource to familiarize you with everything you need to know about “SSL” and “TLS.”
SSL/TLS Guides for Beginners:
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SSL/TLS Authentication and Its Role in Digital Security Explained
Without a verifiable digital identity, anyone can impersonate you or your organization online. As a website owner, there’s no way to prove your identity if you’re not using an organization…
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What Is SSL? A Guide to the Secure Sockets Layer Protocol
What can’t be seen yet is essential, locks without a physical key, and secures secrets for everyone, from everyday people to kings and presidents, across the digital sea? If you…
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How to Enable HTTPS Security on Your Website
Let’s skip the usual pleasantries and get right into what you’re here to learn: how to turn on HTTPS on your website. An Overview of How to Enable HTTPS There are several steps that have to…
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Understanding Different SSL Certificate Types (and When to Use Each One)
For the first-time SSL buyer, knowing which certificate(s) you need and why can be challenging. Looking at a list of SSL/TLS certificate types can be daunting; how do you determine…
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What Is HTTPS Security? Understanding HTTPS Encryption
To understand HTTPS security, look no further than your browser’s web address bar: All of these things indicate that the website’s data is being transmitted via a secure (encrypted) connection. This all sounds great, but there’s an imporant caveat: secure doesn’t always equal safe. (After…