SSL/TLS (Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security) provides privacy by encrypting the data being transmitted between a client (e.g. a web browser) and a server (e.g. a web server). This encryption ensures that the data cannot be intercepted or read by unauthorized third parties.
SSL/TLS use a combination of asymmetric and symmetric encryption to secure the communication. When a client connects to a server, the server sends its SSL/TLS certificate containing its public key to the client. The client then uses the server’s public key to encrypt a symmetric key, which is used to encrypt and decrypt the data exchanged during the session.
This process ensures that the data exchanged between the client and server is private and secure, as only the client and server have access to the symmetric key, which is used to encrypt and decrypt the data. Additionally, SSL/TLS provides message integrity, meaning that any changes made to the data during transmission will be detected, ensuring that the data is not tampered with during transmission.
