Secured Socket Layer, more commonly called as SSL, is a protocol in which data is transferred in an encrypted format to ensure security. This data transfer between client and the server is established with the help of certificates. SSL certificate is an absolute necessity for e-commerce sites as end users need to submit critical information like credit card details and personal information. Once installed, then the sites are accessed using the IP address header https:// rather than http://. Even though SSL ensures security they have some inherent vulnerability. This article mentions about SSL principles and its vulnerability.
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