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SSL Certificate Information
What is SSL?
- Secure Sockets Layer protocol
- Encrypts data between client and server
- Provides authentication and integrity
- Essential for secure web communication
Certificate Types
- Domain Validated (DV)
- Organization Validated (OV)
- Extended Validation (EV)
- Wildcard certificates
Security Benefits
- Data encryption in transit
- Server authentication
- Data integrity protection
- Trust and credibility
SSL Security Tips
Certificate Management
- Use 2048-bit or higher key sizes
- Choose SHA-256 or higher signatures
- Monitor certificate expiry dates
- Set up automatic renewal
Security Best Practices
- Enable HSTS headers
- Use proper certificate chains
- Implement OCSP stapling
- Regular security audits
Common Issues
- Expired certificates
- Weak encryption algorithms
- Missing certificate chains
- Self-signed certificates