Technical Terms - Internet (A-Z) - SSL

What does SSL stand for?

• System Security Layer

• Socket Security Layer

• Secure Socket Layer

• Secure System Layer

When was SSL first released to the public?

• 1999

• 2008

• 1995

• 2010

What is the main purpose of SSL?

• Creating web servers

• Protecting social media accounts

• Authenticating and encrypting data transfers over the Internet

• Developing web browsers

Which protocol uses SSL and TLS to secure regular web traffic?

• SMTP

• HTTPS

• IMAP

• FTP

What are SSL certificates used for?

• Authenticate the identities of the web server and its owner

• Encrypt email messages

• Secure VPN connections

• Protect social media posts

What was the main use of SSL when first introduced?

• Protecting credit card numbers during transactions

• Encrypting email messages

• Securing social media accounts

• Improving search engine rankings

When was SSL technology replaced by TLS?

• 1999

• 2015

• 2010

• 2008

Which encryption algorithms are used by TLS instead of SSL?

• DES and RC4

• RSA and ECC

• AES and ChaCha20-Poly1305

• MD5 and SHA-1

What improvement did TLS make over SSL in terms of the handshake process?

• Required more steps

• Required fewer steps

• Was slower

• Was more complex

Why did many websites start using SSL encryption for all data transfers?

• To increase search engine rankings

• To reduce server costs

• To improve website design

• To keep browsing activity private