### 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: SSL.com [What is the SSL feature?](/discussions/what-is-the-ssl-feature) What is the SSL feature? According to SSL.com's article entitled "What is SSL?", SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) and its successor, TLS (Transport Layer Security), are protocols for establishing authenticated and encrypted links between networked computers. Although the SSL protocol was deprecated with the release of TLS 1.0 in 1999, it is still common to refer to these related technologies as “SSL” or “SSL/TLS.” TLS (Transport Layer Security), released in 1999, is the successor to the SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) protocol for authentication and encryption. TLS 1.3 is defined in RFC 8446 (August 2018). An SSL certificate (also known as a TLS or SSL/TLS certificate) is a digital document that binds the identity of a website to a cryptographic key pair consisting of a public key and a private key. The public key, included in the certificate, allows a web browser to initiate an encrypted communication session with a web server via the TLS and HTTPS protocols. The private key is kept secure on the server, and is used to digitally sign web pages and other documents (such as images and JavaScript files). SSL.com offers a wide range of SSL certificates including the ones linked below: Premium SSL Certificate: https://www.ssl.com/certificates/premiumssl/ High Assurance SSL Certificate: https://www.ssl.com/certificates/high\_assurance/ Enterprise EV SSL Certificate: https://www.ssl.com/certificates/ev/ Wildcard SSL Certificate: https://www.ssl.com/ssl-wildcard-certificates/ Multi-Domain UCC/SAN SSL Certificate: https://www.ssl.com/certificates/ucc/ Enterprise EV UCC/SAN SSL Certificate: https://www.ssl.com/certificates/evucc/ Answered: Jerry Bangcawayan on May 25, 2022 [Your answer](/discussions/what-is-the-ssl-feature/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: RapidSSL [Is RapidSSL any good?](/discussions/is-rapidssl-any-good) Is RapidSSL any good? If you are willing to engage with support who even don't know about SSL then it is good! 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