### Contents - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) # SSL & TLS Certificate Tools Resources ##### Articles, Glossary Terms, Discussions, and Reports to expand your knowledge on SSL & TLS Certificate Tools Resource pages are designed to give you a cross-section of information we have on specific categories. You'll find [articles](#resources-articles) from our experts, [feature definitions](#resources-glossary_terms), [discussions](#resources-discussions) from users like you, and [reports](#resources-reports) from industry data. [ContentsExpand/Collapse Contents](#) - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) ## SSL & TLS Certificate Tools Articles [![SSL/TLS Handshake: Behind the Scenes of a Secure Connection](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_FI177_Learn_Article_Images_%5BSSL_Certificate%5D_V1b.png "SSL/TLS Handshake: Behind the Scenes of a Secure Connection")](https://www.g2.com/articles/ssl-tls-handshake) [ ### SSL/TLS Handshake: Behind the Scenes of a Secure Connection ](https://www.g2.com/articles/ssl-tls-handshake) Every time you browse the web, shop online, or even send an email, your data moves from your device to servers on the internet. But how often do we stop to think about how secure this transfer actually is. [ ![Holly Landis](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Holly Landis") HL ](https://learn.g2.com/author/holly-landis) by Holly Landis [![How To Get an SSL Certificate for Your Website in 8 Easy Steps](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_FI177_Learn_Article_Images_%5BSSL_Certificate%5D_V1a.png "How To Get an SSL Certificate for Your Website in 8 Easy Steps")](https://www.g2.com/articles/how-to-get-an-ssl-certificate) [ ### How To Get an SSL Certificate for Your Website in 8 Easy Steps ](https://www.g2.com/articles/how-to-get-an-ssl-certificate) "How to get an SSL certificate?" This question definitely brings in a lot of confusion for new website owners and administrators. Figuring out which SSL certificate you need and then finding out how to set it up while reading through all the technical jargon can cause headaches. Many website owners struggle with the complexities and try to ease them by using tools like SSL and transport layer security (TLS) certificate software. If you are struggling with this problem, our guide here simplifies how to get an SSL certificate, even if you're new to website management. [ ![Soundarya Jayaraman](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Soundarya Jayaraman") SJ ](https://learn.g2.com/author/soundarya-jayaraman) by Soundarya Jayaraman ## SSL & TLS Certificate Tools Glossary Terms [![TLS Certificates](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI858_Glossary_Article_Images_%5BTLS_certificates%5D_V1b.png "TLS Certificates")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/tls-certificates-definition) [TLS Certificates](https://www.g2.com/glossary/tls-certificates-definition) What is a TLS certificate, and why is it important as a software feature? Our G2 guide can help you understand TLS certificates, how industry professionals use them, and the benefits they offer. by Samarth Bhat [![Public Key Infrastructure](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI855_Glossary_Article_Images_%5Bpublic_key_infrastructure%5D_V1b.png "Public Key Infrastructure")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/public-key-infrastructure-definition) [Public Key Infrastructure](https://www.g2.com/glossary/public-key-infrastructure-definition) What is public key infrastructure, and why is it important as a software feature? Our G2 guide can help you understand public key infrastructure, how industry professionals use it, and its benefits. by Brandon Summers-Miller [![Transport Layer Security](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI728_Glossary_Article_Images-%5BTransport_Layer_Security%5D-_V1a.png "Transport Layer Security")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/transport-layer-security-definition) [Transport Layer Security](https://www.g2.com/glossary/transport-layer-security-definition) What is transport layer security and why is it important? Our G2 guide can help you understand transport layer security, how it’s used by industry professionals, and its benefits. by Brandon Summers-Miller [![SSL](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI473_Glossary_Article_Images-%5BSSL%5D_V1a.png "SSL")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/ssl-definition) [SSL](https://www.g2.com/glossary/ssl-definition) SSL, or secure sockets layer, is an encryption-based security protocol for websites. Learn more about the different SSL certificates and how they work. by Whitney Rudeseal Peet [![HTTPS](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI457_Glossary_Article_Images-%5BHTTPS%5D_V1b.png "HTTPS")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/https-definition) [HTTPS](https://www.g2.com/glossary/https-definition) HTTPS stands for hypertext transfer protocol secure. Understand how it works and how to make the migration for enhanced security. by Alyssa Towns ## SSL & TLS Certificate Tools Discussions 0 Question on: eSSL [What is eSSL used for?](/discussions/what-is-essl-used-for) What is eSSL used for? Used for biometric tracking and access control. Answered: Arshab Cp on December 28, 2023 [Your answer](/discussions/what-is-essl-used-for/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: Namecheap SSL Certificates [What are the benefits of SSL certificate?](/discussions/what-are-the-benefits-of-ssl-certificate) What are the benefits of SSL certificate? It will not give users a warning when they visit and it will secure your website to some point. Answered: Jinesh Jain on February 27, 2023 [Your answer](/discussions/what-are-the-benefits-of-ssl-certificate/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: Cloudflare Application Security and Performance [Is Cloudflare WAF worth?](/discussions/is-cloudflare-waf-worth) Is Cloudflare WAF worth? yes Answered: Muhammad Farrukh Zamir on November 3, 2023 Absolutely worth it! If you have a service that is potential victim of bots, WAF could help you set the rules and limit. For example, if you are operating in a country and the traffic is coming from other countries that doesn't give much value to your resources, you can restrict. Also there are so many other features that will help the website. 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