SSL Complete Guide 2021: HTTP to HTTPS - How TLS Session is Established

The video tutorial explains why symmetric encryption is used in HTTPS for data transfer, detailing the process of establishing a TLS session. It covers key pursuit negotiation, certificate verification, and symmetric key generation methods, including the Diffie Hellman key exchange. The session concludes with a preview of the next lecture, which will analyze TLS session setup using Wireshark.

What is the purpose of symmetric encryption in HTTPS?

Explain the process of how a web browser establishes a TLS session with a web server.

What is a 'keep pursuit' and what role does it play in TLS communication?

Describe the verification process of a web server's certificate by the web browser.

What are the two methods for generating a symmetric key mentioned in the text?