I have one installed one on my site and if i type in just http:// it goes to the standard site but then i can type in https:// and it goes to the https:// site wil lthe certifacte activate itself when it needs to be activated or?
2007-02-03 07:02:58 · 2 answers · asked by J C 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Here is a great article on SSL. Shows you how to test.
http://info.ssl.com/article.aspx?id=10068
2007-02-05 05:26:03 · answer #1 · answered by johnhildeb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Importance of SSL is to secure communication between client and server.
When a enters data in to SSL protected website, no other person or bot can access the data.
How SSL Certificate Works on a Website?
When a user tries to open a SSL secured website on browser
1. The browser first attempts to connect to that website.
2. The very next step is the browser quickly request to the web server of the website to identify itself.
3. In respond to the browser’s request, the server sends the copy of its SSL certificate
4. Now the browser checks the SSL certificate sent by the server, and respond back with a message to the server that it trusts the SSL certificate.
5. To start the SSL encrypted session the server sends a digital signed acknowledgement to the browser.
6. The encrypted data is transmitted securely between the web browser and the web server and finally HTTPS appears.
2014-12-22 20:19:09 · answer #2 · answered by Jake 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋