Cyber Notes Cast - SSL Certificates What You Need to Know

According to the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) report published at the end of 2021, about 4.9 billion people used the Internet that year. This represents a jump of 800 million more people than before the pandemic. This means that every day, an immeasurable amount of data is made available on the web, including sensitive information such as names, addresses, document numbers, and bank details. Therefore, malicious agents have a large space to act, breaking into websites and stealing passwords and financial information, among other data that may be useful for their criminal practices. Key ways to hack into a website include: Software vulnerability or poor server or network configuration; Vulnerability of the website itself; Weak passwords; Attacks on those responsible for the websites. One of the ways to protect your website is by deploying SSL certificates. They protect the communication between the server and the user. In addition, they are required for websites that receive payments and allow their customers to feel secure knowing who they are interacting with. For these reasons, we prepared special content about SSL certificates, explaining their concept, importance, and operation, among other information. To facilitate your listening, we divided our content into topics. They are: What Are SSL Certificates. What Is The Importance of SSL Certificates. Types of SSL Certificates. Subdomains. How They Work. How to Tell if a Website Has the Certificate. How to Install SSL Certificate on a Website. Are SSL Certificates Enough to Ensure the Security of a Website? What Are SSL and TLS. What Are the Differences Between SSL and TLS. Best Practices for the Security of Your Website. History of SSL Certificates. Digital Certificates: Learn about Their Characteristics. Digital Certificates in the World. Different Uses of Digital Certificates. About senhasegura. Conclusion. Enjoy this Cyber Notes Cast episode!